Earl Loyd Strickler, 91, of Lexington, passed away on Friday, September 8, 2023, at Shirkey Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Richmond.

Earl was born on July 8, 1932, in Henrietta, the son of Everett Lawrence and Inez Bernice (Wright) Strickler.  He was first united in marriage to Shirley Simmons of Richmond, to this union his daughter Jennifer was born; they later divorced.  He was then married to Doris Jean Anderson of Lexington on October 22, 1977; she survives of the home.

Additional survivors include: son, Trevor (Randa) Strickler of Salt Lake City, UT; daughter, Jennifer (Stanley) Thompson of Richmond; four grandchildren: Penelope Strickler, Sienna Strickler, Clayton Thompson, and Kirstie Thompson; and sister, Nancy (Gary) Burgess of Camden.

He was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Kimberly Strickler in infancy, brother, Larry Lee Strickler, and sister, Bonnie Trader.

Earl was reared and educated in the area of his birth and graduated from Henrietta High School.  After high school, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy, during the Korean Conflict.  Upon returning to Henrietta, he worked as a heavy equipment operator, running drag lines, and was one of the first tower crane operators in the area.  He was a lifelong farmer in Camden and Henrietta Bottoms.  Earl loved to fish, collecting and hunting for Indian Artifacts, and collecting old knives and guns.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Wounded Warrior Project.  They can be left at or mailed to Thurman Funeral Home, 507 East Main Street-P.O. Box 190, Richmond, MO 64085.

Visitation with funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at Thurman Funeral Home in Richmond, with visitation beginning at 10:00 A.M., with services to follow at 11:00 A.M.  Burial will be in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Higginsville.  Military Honors provided by the United States Navy and the Ray County Veterans.  Please remember to share your memories of Earl with the family by visiting www.thurmanfuneralhome.com