Mr. Steve Strickland

Mr. Edd Stephen “Steve” Strickland, 76, of Royston, GA passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Strickland was born in Royston, GA on April 26, 1950, son of the late Ike “I.W.” Strickland and the late Jeanette Campbell Strickland Ayers. He was the owner and operator of Triple S. Mufflers and was a United States Army Veteran. Steve was also a muscle car collector and enthusiast who enjoyed restoring and showing his antique cars. He was a faithful member of Royston Baptist Church, where serving others was his way of being the hands and feet of Jesus and loving those around him. Steve was the definition of a local boy, having been born and raised in Royston, he knew everyone and everyone knew him. From cutting grass for people as a younger boy, then running a convenience store, to catching up with friends at the Royston Drive Inn in his later years; he loved Royston and everyone in it. More than anything, Steve loved his family fiercely. He enjoyed cooking, pranking, and spending days on the lake riding the boat with them and the American flag waving behind. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Osteen; and grandson, Jacob Hanley. Survivors include his wife, Vanessa Ann Bridges Strickland; sons, Burt Strickland of Royston, GA and Todd Strickland (Mary Elizabeth) of Bogart, GA and Craig Wright (Tavi) of Royston, GA; daughter, Cindy Carver of Royston, GA; son-in-law, Jared Osteen of Oak Wood, GA; brother, Stanley Strickland (Lori) of McDonough, GA; grandchildren, Andy Parten, Eric Parten, Anna Hanley, Brayden Strickland, Ashton Carver, Amelia Tye, Maddie Strickland and Bennett Strickland; and great granddaughter, Haley Parten. Funeral services for Mr. Strickland will be held in the Royston Baptist Church at 3:00 p.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026, with Rev. Matt Law and Rev. Gary Osteen officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery in Royston. The family will receive friends at Royston Baptist Church from 1:00 p.m. until funeral hour on Monday afternoon. During other times, the family will be at the home. Flowers are optional; memorials may be made to Royston Baptist Church at 767 Church Street Royston, GA 30662. Pruitt Funeral Home in Royston, GA is in charge of arrangements.

Mr. Steve Strickland

April 26, 1950 - April 30, 2026