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Official Obituary of

William Sturdivant

December 19, 1940 ~ April 22, 2025 (age 84) 84 Years Old

William Sturdivant Obituary

Remembered with love, our beloved William Sturdivant, transitioned from labor to reward, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at his residence in Albemarle, North Carolina. A man of few words, William had a quiet demeanor who enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He was born December 19, 1940, in Wadesboro, North Carolina; and was the son of the late W.C. and Esther Tillman Sturdivant. William was also prceded in death by: brothers: Robert Sturdivant and Harold Sturdivant;  sisters: Elaine Sturdivant and Rosetta Shuford; His memory will forever live in hearts. May he rest in the palm of Our Father’s Hand.

William was educated in the Anson County Public schools and was self-employed in the lawn care and landscaping profession.

Precious and loving memories will live eternally in the hearts of his devoted granddaughter, Sarah (Reginald) Willliams; daughter, Etta Lynette Sturdivant; sons: Dana Wendell Sturdivant, William (Eldrine) Huntley, Jessie Lee Huntley, and Christopher Sturdivant; brothers: Bobby (Rosemary) Sturdivant and Eddie Sturdivant; sisters: Phyllis (Rev. Donell) Taylor, Cassie (Paul) Kluttz, Marcella Sturdivant, Ernestine (Angie) and Warren (Brenda) Sturdivant; sisters-in-law: Peggy Sturdivant and Deborah Sturdivant; an aunt, Marion Gatewood; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, other relatives and friends. 

 

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Services

Public Viewing
Thursday
May 1, 2025

1:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Kelsey Funeral Home
217 T. E. White Sr. Dr.
Albemarle, NC 28001

Visitation
Friday
May 2, 2025

11:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Galilee Baptist Church
601 Pine Street
Oakboro, NC 28129

Funeral Service
Friday
May 2, 2025

12:00 PM
Galilee Baptist Church
601 Pine Street
Oakboro, NC 28129

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