Jackson Lee Strickland

Jackson Lee Strickland, 30, of Batesville, Georgia, passed away tragically on December 10, 2025.

Born on April 29, 1995, Jackson arrived in the world with a name chosen proudly and purposefully—and he spent his life living up to the strength and character it implied.

Jackson grew up with deep roots and a strong sense of family. He attended Lakeview Academy, where his athleticism was unmatched and his name still rests in the school’s football record books. After high school, he studied at ABAC before returning home to work alongside his beloved Papa, continuing the family legacy of farming. Over time, Jackson built and tended 600 acres in Batesville, land he cared for with devotion, skill, and pride.

Jackson married the love of his life, Brittany, on October 9, 2016, and together they built a life defined by loyalty, laughter, and partnership. Nothing brought Jackson more joy than being a father. His daughter, Shelby Lee, believed the sun rose and set at her daddy’s feet, and his son, little Daniel Paul, was his pride and delight. Jackson carried fatherhood with strength, humor, and unwavering love.

Known by many as the unofficial mayor of Batesville, Jackson was the kind of man everyone counted on—steady, generous, capable, and kind. Much of what he did for others will never be known this side of heaven; his acts of service were offered humbly, without announcement or expectation. His remarkable athletic ability, his grit, and his natural leadership were matched only by the size of his heart.

Jackson is deeply loved and will be forever missed by his parents, Phil and Sharon Strickland; his older brothers, Seth and Zach; his younger brother, Cole and his wife, Lauren; Brittany, his wife; his children, Shelby and Daniel; father and mother in law, Scott and Cathy Reed; and an extended family, community, and circle of friends whose lives he touched in immeasurable ways.

Jackson is preceded in death by his grandparents, Jewell and Willene Strickland, his beloved Nana. She was present the day he gave his life to Jesus.

His legacy is one of love, loyalty, hard work, and heroism—a life lived fully, faithfully, and with purpose.

Funeral services are scheduled for 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 13, 2025, at Providence Baptist Church with Dr. Don Drawdy, Rev. Chad Reed & Mr. John Simpson officiating. Interment will follow in the Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025.

An online guest registry is available for the Strickland family at www.mcgaheegriffinandmcentire.com

McGahee-Griffin & McEntire Funeral Home of Cornelia, Georgia (706/778-8668) is in charge of arrangements.