Joel Strickland, 70, of Summerville, husband of Teresa (Harbeson) Strickland, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2014 at his son’s residence. Friends and family may call at James A. Dyal Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 from 6 o’clock until 8 o’clock PM. Funeral services will be held at Knightsville United Methodist Church, 1505 Central Avenue, Summerville on Thursday, April 10, 2014 at 4 o’clock PM. Burial will follow at Dorchester Memory Gardens, 11000 Dorchester Road, Summerville. The family will be receiving at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Trent Peagler, 106 Harter Drive, Quail Arbor, Summerville. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Knightsville United Methodist Church, 1505 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483. Joel was born on June 14, 1943 in Galivant’s Ferry, SC and was the son of the late Leroy and Ruby Elliott Strickland. He was a graduate of Green Sea High School, Clemson University and The Citadel. He was an educator and retired from Dorchester School District II. He served his country during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime member of Knightsville United Methodist Church and The Lowcountry Emmaus Community. He is survived by his wife, Teresa Harbeson Strickland; son, William Joel Strickland; and daughters, Hazel Amanda Peagler (Trent) and Sallie Kate Harbeson Carr (Bill); four grandchildren: Gavin Shelton Peagler, Evan Grant Peagler, Charlie Ann Carr and Kennedie Lynn Carr, all of Summerville. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial message may be written to the family by visiting our website at www.jamesadyal.com. ARRANGEMENTS BY JAMES A. DYAL FUNERAL HOME, 303 S. MAIN STREET, SUMMERVILLE, SC 29483 (843) 873-4040. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston
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