Browning Wiles Strickland passed away at his residence on May 22, 2026. He was born on January 3, 1971, in Saint Petersburg, Florida, and was raised by his parents, the late Curtis and Charlotte Strickland in Statenville, GA.

He found great happiness in hunting, fishing, ranching, and working the land. Known for his warm heart and lively sense of humor, Browning loved making others laugh with his jokes and stories. He also enjoyed relaxing evenings watching old television shows and spending time at the Smokin Pig, where good food and good company brought him great joy.

Above all, Browning loved his family. He is survived by his loving daughters, Heather Carolanne Strickland and Ashley Alexis Strickland, both of Valdosta, Georgia, grandchildren; Rhett and Baylor and Numerous nieces, nephews, and special friends including Tommy Smith and Tammy Corbett.

In addition to his parents, Browning was preceded in death by his sister, Erin Strickland Miller.

Before his death he expressed his true heart's desire to share with everyone the treasure of saving grace he received in Jesus Christ. He wanted so badly to share his testimony with anyone he could and tell them how Jesus had changed his heart and his actions. He wanted to tell of how he truly was blind before, but now he could see. Even as he wrestled heavily with himself, and his flesh, and shortcomings, he was a living testimony of how the Lord could pierce the heart of even the most stubborn and hardheaded men. He never doubted for one minute Jesus was who He said he was and accepted Jesus as his Lord and savior. He talked to Jesus as if speaking to a close friend and never shied away from sharing all parts of himself with the Lord, as he said he knew him anyways. He spoke to the Lord with boldness and courage and told others often with tears in his eyes, “I think He hears me as I never lie to Him.” He wished for everyone to experience the grace that was extended to him. And wished for everyone to put their faith in Jesus and not themselves. The verses listed below are the promises of the God he knew.

“For EVERYONE who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved.” Romans 10:13

“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” II Corinthians 5:17

“For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.”

Romans 8:38-39

The family will be hosting a memorial service at Sardis Missionary Baptist Church at 6:00PM, Thursday, May 28, 2026. 128 Barney Rd. Lake Park, GA 31606. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.music funeralservices.com. The Strickland family is being served by the caring and professional staff of Music Funeral Services of Valdosta.