Shelby Clark Strickland

Shelby Clark Strickland, 94, of Houston, passed away Tuesday, January 23, in a Houston nursing facility. Graveside services will be held Friday, January 26 at 11:00 a.m. at Walkers Creek Cemetery near Cameron, with Rev. Billy Crow officiating.

Shelby was born February 12, 1923 in Waco to Leo and Lucy Pearl (Sparks) Strickland. He was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Navy during WWII. He graduated from Baylor University with a Business Administration degree. He worked for Exxon Pipeline in Houston for more than 35 years. Shelby was a member of the Exxon Annuitant Club and a member of St. John’s Presbyterian Church in Houston.

Survivors include:

Wife: Doris Jean Strickland of Houston

Two Daughters -  Sherry Hibbert of Houston and Susan Neibel and husband Steve of Carrollton

Four Grandchildren – David Neibel and wife Michelle of San Antonio, Timothy Neibel of Carrollton, Hayley Hibbert Reis and husband Kevin, and Thomas “Trey” Hibbert III, of Houston

Three Great grandchildren – Noah and Wyatt Neibel of San Antonio and Reagan Reis of Houston

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Jude’s Hospital or Shriner’s Children’s Hospital.