Kenneth Max Strickland, 71, of Bessemer City, passed away February 1, 2015 at Caromont Regional Medical Center. He was born February 28, 1943 a native of Gaston County, the son of the late Solomon and Pearl Strickland. Kenneth was a member of the Freewill Church of Jesus Christ of Cramerton. He is survived by his son, Kenneth Ray Strickland; daughter, Tina M. Hill; grandchildren, Ariel Bolton and husband, Joseph and James Terry and wife, Jennifer; great-grandchildren, Madison and Rylen Bolton, Noah, Mariah and Preston Terry and Arron Thompson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Strickland; son, Wyndle Strickland and daughter-in-law, Angela Strickland. All services are private. Arrangements are with the South Chapel of Greene Funeral Service and Crematorium, Gastonia.