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Mr. Kenneth Wayne Sturgis

03/09/1955 - 10/09/2026

Obituary For Mr. Kenneth Wayne Sturgis

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Sturgis, Sr., age 71, was born on March 9, 1955, to the late Andrew F. Sturgis and Rosa L. Marthers Sturgis. Kenneth departed this life on October 9, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley M. Sturgis; his parents, Andrew F. Sturgis and Rosa L. Marthers Sturgis; and his brother, Michael A. (Worm) Sturgis, Sr.

Obituary

Mr. Kenneth Wayne Sturgis, Sr., age 71, was born on March 9, 1955, to the late Andrew F. Sturgis and Rosa L. Marthers Sturgis. Kenneth departed this life on October 9, 2026.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley M. Sturgis; his parents, Andrew F. Sturgis and Rosa L. Marthers Sturgis; and his brother, Michael A. (Worm) Sturgis, Sr.

He worked as a welder at PPM until his retirement.

He enjoyed riding and working on motorcycles, as well as spending time with family and friends.

He is survived by his son, Kenneth W. Sturgis, Jr. (daughter-in-law, Courtney), of Edgemoor, SC; granddaughters Aaliyan and Khloe, both of Edgemoor, SC; stepson Scott Thompson (Denise) of Yadkinville, NC; step grandchildren Hannah, Adam, and Hailey; stepdaughter Crystal Banks of Rock Hill, SC; grandchildren Kayin and Troy, both of Rock Hill, SC; sisters Virginia S. Whisonant and Kathryn S. Smithers, both of Rock Hill, SC; and several nieces and nephews.

Home going celebration for Kenneth Wayne Sturgis, Sr. will be held on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm at Roddey 2:42 Biker Church 2678 S. Anderson Road, Catawba, South Carolina.

Our heartfelt condolences are with you during this time of loss. Services are entrusted to Parker Funeral Home.

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Services

Funeral Service

Oct
16
Roddey 2:42 Biker Church

2678 S. Anderson Road
Rock Hill, SC

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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Ken,Courtney and Family I am saddened by the passing of Ken Sr. I am praying for you all and hope that the Lord will be with each and everyone of you in the hard days ahead.I am always here for you all and will always be.

Darold Trader

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