Samuel Gordon Strickland, age 87, of Winston Salem, NC, died peacefully at his home on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Samuel was born in Loris, SC on November 16, 1936.

Samuel graduated from Loris High School. After which, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. Samuel later retired from motel management in 1998 in Norfolk, VA.

Samuel Gordon Strickland was a published author with the novel he wrote, "The Sparrow's Song." His hobbies included baseball, photography, traveling, and nature.

Samuel is survived by family living in NC and SC.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Meadowbrook Cemetery, 400 E. 24th Street, Lumberton, NC.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to your local Hospice.