Terry L. Strickland

Terry Strickland, 64, of Waco, passed away after an extended hospital stay on February 18, 2022. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, February 26, at First United Methodist Church in Waco. Visitation will be Friday, February 25, from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. in the Garden Room of Wilkirson-Hatch-Bailey Funeral Home. Terry Strickland was born August 27, 1957, in Brownfield, Texas, to James W. Strickland, Jr. and Gwendolyn Sue Patterson. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. He is survived by his wife, Jacqui; daughter, Alexandria; brother, Jim Strickland; Jim’s wife, Pam; and Jim’s children Jimmy and Christie. Terry grew up in west Texas before finding his way to Baylor University where he graduated in 1984. He began his career with State Farm Insurance Company in 1985 and established his agency in 1986 in DeSoto, Texas. He opened his State Farm Agency in Waco, Texas in 1997. Earning numerous awards with State Farm over thirty-five years, Terry was most proud of being recognized for State Farm’s most prestigious award as a Crystal of Excellence Agent. Though “Like a Good Neighbor” was a corporate slogan, Terry embodied that spirit through his active commitment to community and civic organizations. A sampling of his involvement over the years includes: Member of DeSoto Chamber of Commerce, serving on the Executive Board and as Chairman of the Board; Member of the Baylor Waco Foundation Board; Past President of the Northwest Waco Kiwanis Club; Waco Chamber of Commerce Board Member; Leadership Waco Board; Leadership Waco Alumni Board; Member of the Bear Foundation and avid supporter of Baylor Athletics; Board Member and Past President of The Kiwanis Club of Waco; Past President of The Kiwanis Club of Waco Foundation; and Member of First United Methodist Church of Waco. Terry was especially devoted to his wife and daughter, constantly seeking to enable them to thrive. Friends always received a warm welcome, and acquaintances were always greeted as friends. He acknowledged people’s birthdays, relished the sharing of stories, and had a fondness for starting the buffet line at the dessert end. Memorials may be made to Vanguard College Preparatory School in Waco (2517 Mt. Carmel Drive, Waco, TX 76710) or The Kiwanis Club of Waco Foundation (1711 Lake Success, Waco, TX 76710).