James Donald Sturgill - 1941-2009
James Donald Sturgill, 68, of Ashland, Ky., died Nov. 4, 2009, in St. Mary's Medical Center in Huntington, W.Va., from injuries he received in an automobile accident.
He was born June 3, 1941, in Salyersville, Ky., a son of the late Joe and Maude Bailey Sturgill. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Joanne Prater.
He retired from the U.S. Army with 22 years of service and served in the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of the VFW.
Surviving are his wife, Vallie Sturgill of Ashland; a daughter, Kim Suzanne Richardson and husband A.J. of New Boston, Mich.; a brother, Hershel Sturgill and wife Joyce of Dayton, Ohio; and grandchildren Zachary James Richardson and Hailey Nicole Richardson.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, at Steen Funeral Home-13th Street Chapel in Ashland by Pastor Tony Daniels. Burial will be in Rose Hill Burial Park in Ashland.
Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, at the funeral home.
Friends may make contributions to the American Diabetes Association, 1221A Ohio Ave., P.O. Box 1115, Dunbar, WV 25064.
Condolences may be sent to www.steenfuneralhomes.com.