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Obituary For Mr. Lee Edward Sturdivant
On October 15, 1951, a son was born to the late Fannie Sturdivant Burch and Leroy Watkins.
He departed this life on the first day of winter, December 21, 2024, at Atrium Health Pineville Hospital, Pineville, NC.
He confessed Christ at an early age and joined Cedar Hill AME Zion Church, Ansonville, NC. He later joined Cottonville AME Zion Church, Norwood, NC where he was a faithful member.
He attended the public schools of Stanly County and received his high school diploma while serving in the United States Marine Corp. He worked at Wiscassett Mills (Card Department and #7), Albemarle, NC and Romas Knit, Norwood, NC.
He was united in Holy Matrimony to Betty Richardson Sturdivant. He loved his wife and children, family gatherings and talking to the young people. He always kept up with current events.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Quintero S. Smith; his mother, Fannie S. Burch; his father, Leroy Watkins; his sister, Ruth Townsend Davis; and his brother, Preston Sturdivant.
Left to cherish the fond memories of Lee E. Sturdivant are his loving and devoted wife of 53 years, Betty Richardson Sturdivant; children: sons Quentin (Rhonda) Sturdivant of Albemarle, NC, Quinlan Sturdivant of Norwood, NC, and Clavonne (Tina) Stitt of Charlotte, NC; son-in-law, Darrell Smith of Spring Lake, NC; and daughter, Sonia Hood of Charlotte, NC.
Grandchildren: Captain Toimie (Kristyn) Sturdivant, Ta'Miyrah Gaines (Demarcus), Quinmalika Sturdivant, Sgt. Malik Little, Davon Smith, Dareek Smith, Dasavion Smith, Alex Smith, Sharrell Smith, Daylan Sturdivant, Jaxsan Sturdivant, Choyce Sturdivant, Clarissa Stitt, Kayla Stitt, Connor Stitt, Mykeiah Stitt, Chase Stitt, Zarstari Hood, Destiny Hood and Yasmine Hood; great grands, Lansin Sturdivant, Breslin Sturdivant, Nolin Sturdivant, Weston Gaines, Jordan Watson, Janae Watson, Melanie Wideman, Londyn Reid, Chase Wall, Chanz Thomas, Chyna Davis, Legend Withers, and Chasity Wall.
Father, James (Kay) Burch of Monroe, NC; brother, Richard (Brenda) Burch of Charlotte, NC and sister, Bridget (Rev. Scott) Mason of Charlotte, NC; brother and sisters, James Watkins of New London, NC and sisters, Lola Gardner of New London, NC, Renee Williams of Norwood, NC, Chante Watkins of New London, NC; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie (Kathy) Richardson of Norwood, NC, Linda Davis of Charlotte, NC, Pauline Grice, Brenda Richardson and Sylvia (Keith) Murphy all of Norwood, NC, John Davis of Charlotte, NC. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
The Homegoing Services will be on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 2:00pm, at the Cottonville AME Zion Church, Norwood, North Carolina. Interment will be in the family plot of the Church Cemetery
The Sturdivant Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, January 5, 2025 from 1:30-2:00pm at Cottonville AME Zion Church, Norwood, North Carolina and at all other times at the family residence.
The public viewing will be on Saturday, January 4, 2025 from 4:30-5:30pm.
The services will be live-streamed on Facebook at H.C.SmithFuneralHome.
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Praying God strengthen the family and sending our heartfelt condolences. Remember God will never leave nor forsake you.
Cousin Nikki you are gonna be miss for sure. I will miss the conversation and just talking with you wherever we met up. You was one Jolly man. I don't care where you seen me it was hello cousin how are you and just be smiling. Cuz you rest now your work here in done, God needs you to work the garden along beside Aunt Fan, daddy Bill, Earl, Leon, Eddie Boy, Terra, Grandma Dolly Mae, Aunt Daisy, Aunt Gin and many many more just to name a few, Forever in our hearts
On behalf of Myself and the staff of Anson County Sheriff's Office, we extend our deepest sympathies to the family at this time. We pray that you will find comfort in the midst of your pain and peace in the midst of your sorrow. Sheriff Scott Howell
Betty and family, we are praying with you and holding you close in our hearts during this time of loss. Mr Nick was always such great man. He will be missed terribly. Love Robert and Kathy High
Pop as we know him was a great husband, father, grandfather and friend. If you knew him you loved him. He had a great journey but God was ready for him to come back home. We have memories that will live on forever and always. We love you Pop and you will be dearly missed. Thank you for the lessons and advice you gave, the heart felt chats we shared but most of all the love you gave your family. Fly high Pop!! Oorah!
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