James "Jim" Arthur Sturgill

James "Jim" Arthur Sturgill age 79, of Jefferson, NC died on Saturday, May 2, 2015 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Sturgill was born on March 13, 1936 in Lansing, NC to the late Charlie Ray and Vivian Testerman Sturgill. Mr. Sturgill was also preceded in death by his wife, Janet Sue "Jan" Wilcox Sturgill. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather and will be greatly missed. He graduated from Emory and Henry College and began his career as a teacher before moving into manufacturing at Sprague Electric. He then moved to Marion, VA, spending 30 years at Marley Mouldings (Mouldings, DG Shelter Products), working several positions including V.P. of Manufacturing and V.P. of Purchasing. After retirement he enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren and traveling. He especially loved to spend time at Topsail Island, visiting there almost every year for over 50 years.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Jim Rash. Entombment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr.Sturgill is survived by: three sons, Jeff Sturgill and wife Becky of Marion, VA, Logan Sturgill and wife Lynne of Wilmington, DE, Cliff Sturgill and wife Marsha of Marion, VA, five grandchildren, Haley Sturgill, Hannah Sturgill, Laura Sturgill, Sarah Sturgill, and Chase Sturgill, sister, Joann Hart of Lansing, NC five brothers, Don Sturgill (Brenda) of Sugar Grove, VA, Howard Sturgill (Polly) of Hillsville, VA, Charles Sturgill (Patsy) of Independence, VA, Johnny Sturgill (Sharon) of Wilkesboro and Joe Sturgill (Elaine) of Kingsport, TN; also surviving are many nieces and nephews. The family would like to express their gratitude to: Margie Spencer, Ginny Tedder and Lynn Williams for the wonderful care they provided over the past months.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, c/o Donna Gentry, 305 Rayfield Acres Drive, West Jefferson, or the American Heart Association, c/o June Weaver, PO Box 791, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.ashelawn.com.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was entrusted with Sturgill's arrangements.

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