Mr. Justin William Strickland, age 36, of Mineral Bluff, GA passed away Monday, February 16, 2015 in the Atlanta Medical Center in Atlanta, GA. Mr. Strickland worked in installation and service for Tri-State Heating and Air for 10 years and was a member of First Baptist Church McCaysville/Copperhill. He is survived by his wife of Tiffany Strickland of Mineral Bluff, GA; daughters, Tia Strickland and Tadin Strickland both of Mineral Bluff; mother, Lola Gray Strickland of Blue Ridge; father, Warnell Strickland of Blue Ridge; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jason and Sarah Strickland of Naples, FL and Carl and Holly Strickland of Naples, FL; and a large number of nieces and nephews and other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 20, 2015 at 6:00 p.m. from the Akins of Blue Ridge Chapel with Rev. Matthew McDaniel officiating. Music will be by Harry Gilbert and Tia Strickland. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday from 4:00 p.m. until the service hour. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.akinsfuneralhome.com. Akins Funeral Home of Blue Ridge is in charge of arrangements. .