Surtis Strickland , 80, passed on December 01, 2020. He was born to Ed Strickland and Lena Strickland in Gainesville, Georgia on January 18, 1940.

He married Frankie Strickland in 1972 and they lived together in Gainesville, Georgia. Together they raised 3 children. He is also survived by 4 grandchildren.

Surtis graduated from Butler in 1958.

Surtis worked at Feilddale until he retired in 1985 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.