John Arvil Sturgill

Mr. John Arvil Sturgill, better known as Arvil, age 81, of West Jefferson died on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson. Mr. Sturgill was born on April 14, 1932 in Ashe County to the late Arthur Avery and Ella Barker Sturgill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Deborah Lynn Veler and a brother, Dallas Sturgill. Mr. Sturgill liked hunting and fishing. He enjoyed spending time with his sons and all his family.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 2:00 pm at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Lloyd Day and Brother Ralph Smith. Burial will follow in the Smethport Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel.

Mr. Sturgill is survived by: Son, Danny Sturgill of West Jefferson, Son, Rick Sturgill of Warrensville, Son, Johnny Sturgill of West Jefferson, Sister, Lucille Lewis of Forest Hill, MD; also surviving are ten grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two great great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Forest Ridge Assisted Living, 151 Village Park Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

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 Mr. Sturgill's arrangements.

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