Billy Strickland

Billy Joe Strickland died on Monday, January 12, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. Funeral services will take place at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Directors, Hillsboro. A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Friday, January 16, 2026, at Marshall and Marshall. Burial will follow the service at Ridge Park Cemetery, Hillsboro.

He was born in Camden, Arkansas, on December 6, 1946, to Hamp and Annie Jo Strickland. Billy married Jerita Rose on November 24, 1990. He obtained his pilot's license on September 10, 1967, from Airhaven Sales lnc. He retired in 2022 from American Airlines after twenty-six years as a simulator pilot instructor.

Preceded in death by parents, Hamp and Annie Joe Strickland; and nephew, Justin Strickland, he is survived by his wife, Jerita Rose Strickland; son, Michael Hamilton Strickland of Charlotte, North Carolina; daughter, Amanda Gummel (Brian) of Peoria, Arizona; granddaughter, Madison Mae Young (Bryson) of Peoria, Arizona; grandson, Jacob Scott Comfort of San Antonio, Texas; and nine-month-old great-granddaughter, Rory Mae Young of Peoria, Arizona. Also surviving are his brothers, Charles Strickland (Patsy) and Jerry Strickland of Hampton, Arkansas; nephew, John Paul Strickland; niece, Kristina Foust; and his adopted Rose family.

Pallbearers are; Gary Rose, Ronnie Rose, Ronnie Martin, Steve Erwin, Dorey Thompson, and Donavan Thompson. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Rose and Johnny Hawkins.