Glen Harroll Strickland, age 88, passed away on Saturday, October IO, 2026.
A graduate Of Phil Campbell High School, Glen served as a sports reporter for the Franklin County Times during his high school years. He later moved to Florence to attend Florence State College, where he married Barbara Epperson and together, they welcomed two daughters. Glen supported his young family while earning his degree with an egg route. After graduation, Glen began his accounting career with Dudley, Hopton-Jones, Sims & Freeman in Birmingham. He later returned home to Franklin County and established the county’s first certified public accounting firm. Over more than six decades, the practice became a family business, employing his wife, Barbara; his daughters, Donna and Cynthia; and his grandson, Will. Glen was a trusted CPA and advisor to families and businesses throughout Northwest Alabama.
In addition to his accounting practice, Glen taught accounting at Northwest Shoals Community College. He later owned the Honda motorcycle and John Deere tractor and lawn mower dealerships in Russellville. He was active in civic affairs, serving as president of the Jaycees, as a member of the Russellville City Council for one term, and on the Board of Directors of the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.
A faithful member of North Highlands Church of Christ, Glen served as both a deacon and treasurer.
He was also a member of the Cotton Flat Cruisers and enjoyed antique automobiles, golf, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his daughters, Donna Barksdale (Alan) and Cynthia Fennel (Floyd); grandchildren, Alison Montanaro (Tony), Jennifer Groce (Terrell), Kimberly Massey (Torey), Will Barksdale (Jordan), and Laura Akin (Cullen); and great-grandchildren, Alexia Groce, Sebastian Tucker, Tristan Groce, Lincoln Massey, Jackson Montanaro, Eliza Akin, Emerson Akin, Alaina Montanaro, Ava Massey, Barrett Barksdale, Ben Montanaro, and Baylor Barksdale.
He is also survived by his brothers, Leon Strickland, Duane Strickland, and Donald Strickland, and his sister, Gail Motes. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey G. and Estelle Strickland; his beloved wife of 65 years, Barbara Strickland; his great-granddaughter, Colbie Beth Massey; his sisters-in-law, Lanoy Strickland and Patricia Strickland; and his brother-in-law, Don Epperson.
Visitation will be Friday, October 16, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Pinkard Funeral Home in Russellville, with the funeral service to follow at 1 p.m. Interment will be at Franklin Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Will Barksdale, Tony Montanaro, Terrell Groce, Torey Massey, Cullen Akin, and Greg Epperson.
