Mr. Rico D. Sturdivant Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Rico D. Sturdivant

Rico Desean Sturdivant, son of Mary E. Sturdivant Lillie and the late Johnny Parsons was born in Wadesboro, NC on August 17, 1974. He departed this life on January 6, 2025 at CMC-Main in Charlotte, NC.

Rico attended the public schools of Anson County and was a 1992 Graduate of Anson Senior High School. Rico was very humble and loved by many.

Rico confessed Christ at an early age. In his earlier years, he attended Gatewood Station AME Zion Church. He was previously employed by Triangle Brick in Wadesboro, NC for a number of years.

Rico loved playing cards, golf, listening to music, and being around family & friends. He enjoyed helping others as well assisting with special projects for family, friends, and other community members.

Rico was preceded in death by his father, Johnny Parsons; maternal grandparents, Dexter and Mary E. Sturdivant; paternal grandmother, Rosa Mae Parsons; brother, Kenny Sturdivant; uncle, James Thomas Parsons; and nephew, Masson Sanderson.

Left to forever cherish Rico's smile and spirit is his mother, Mary Sturdivant Lillie; his daughters, Megan Sturdivant (Bronx, NY), Shardonay Ford (Bronx, NY), and Layla Boone of Wadesboro; his grandson, Avion Chester (Bronx, NY); his sisters, Raven (Michael) Tillman, Claudia Lillie (Victor), Megan (Burnic) Ratliff; his brother, Terrence Horn; his aunts, Susan (Callie) Little and Rose (Charles) Grace; his uncles, Roger Sturdivant, Vernon (Delores) Sturdivant, Gregory Sturdivant, Eric (Lisa) Sturdivant, Allen (Angela) Sturdivant, Darryl (Robin) Sturdivant, Jeffery (Tara) Sturdivant, Reverend Alexander (Thelma) Parsons, Robert (Rita) Parsons, and Joe (Sue) Parsons; his "Fantastic Four" cousins raised as his siblings, Keetra Sturdivant, Felicia Smith, Mickey Smith & Rickey Smith; his nieces and nephews, Shamuel, Mahagany, Shalik, Eric Jr., Dezirae, Maliyah, Matheus, Shaheim, Amari, Kadence, and Dashunna; his great-nephew, Koda; his homies, Demond Lindsey, Tony Willoughby, Artreal Bennett, Vernon Bennett, Kim Bennett, Lamont Bennett, Mark Rorie, Clarence Taylor, Bobby Pratt, Dale Pickett, Steve Cox, James Leak, Odessa Cox, Sally Lolecia Collins, Sheila Dumas, Stephanie Miller, Shanta Baucom, Timothy Alexander, and so many more along with a host of cousins, relatives and friends.

The Services will be on Sunday, January 12, 2025, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Sturdivant Family will greet family and friends on Sunday, January 12, 2025 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel and at all other times at the family residence, 970 Brown Creek Church Road, Wadesboro,NC and at the residence of the aunt, Susan Little, 913 West Carolina Avenue, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

In lieu of floral arrangements, the family asks that donations be made for Rico's funeral expenses.

Photos & Video

Condolences & Tributes

Add A Condolence

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

Rico - I will never forget how we used to play basketball growing up on the 52! Rest in Peace homie! Jermel

REST IN PEACE RICO YOU WILL BE TRULY MISS. DEACON ANTHONY GRACE AND FAMILY.

Rico worked with me at the brick yard. He was one of a kind and a good friend. I'm so sorry for the family's loss, my deepest condolences to his family. Rico you will be missed by many.

My Condolences to the Sturdivant Family Mae Richardson &Family

Going to miss you G-set. Definitely hits hard. My brother my blood. Make sure you keep peewee in check amongst the angels. Micheal garris and garris family.

Love u forever big boy!! ~Young Money (Da Kid) #52❤️

The Lord bless you all and keep you in His great care. Praying your strength in the Lord! John and Dannie Montgomery

I am sorry to hear about Rico.He always had the highest respect. I consider Rico like family.He looked out for my sister Margie.He will be missed. I am praying for the family.

May the Most High God give you families Peace and our condolences to all your family.

Renee Robinson Leach

Rest in peace my dear friend. Love you always and forever. Stephanie

Our family will miss you coming over. Thank you for everything you did for my Aunt. We love you and we'll miss you dearly. Love the McNeil family

My heartfelt condolences go out to you and your family during this difficult time. Thomasina Marshall Garner

Rest in peace Rico. Jessica.

Sending my sincere condolences to Sturdivant family. Brenda Merriman

REST WELL FRIEND

LaTosha Polk

May you rest in peace. Rywak

Rico, the fabulous five (you, me, Shell, Mickey and Rickey) has now become the fantastic four!! We love you RICO!! ~~ Keetra D. Sturdivant, the bossy one!!