Raymond M. Strickland, Sr., 71, of Zellwood, Florida, passed away September 27, 2016. Mr. Strickland was born November 01, 1944 in Swainsboro, GA. He was a Paratrooper in Vietnam in the 101st Airborne Division Association. Mr. Strickland was an Electrician. He is survived by his children Thomas Dowden of Mt. Plymouth, Marla Dowden Gibson of Arcadia, and Patrick Dowden of Winter Park; 6 grandchildren Kaitlyn, Emma, Thomas Andrew Dowden, Jr., Kayla, Ashlynn and Brianna Gibson.