John W Sturgis Jr.

John William Sturgis, Jr., “Jack” , age 80 of St. Margaret’s died Thursday, December 24, 2015 at Anne Arundel Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Annapolis, Jack was born in Pocomoke City, MD, graduated Annapolis Senior High School in 1953 and attended the University of Baltimore and Johns Hopkins University. In 1959, Jack married Eleanor Pike Sturgis. Jack was a Sr. Technician for Baltimore Gas & Electric Co. for 48 years and served in the US Army Reserves for 6 Years. He was a member of College Avenue Baptist Church and Heritage Baptist Church for over 70 years, a Sunday school teacher, ESOL teacher, a Trustee, Deacon, Choir member, Food Pantry volunteer, Treasurer, Usher and VBS. Jack enjoyed fishing, gardening, traveling and cruising. In addition to his wife Eleanor, he is survived by a son, John William Sturgis, III of Severn, MD. Grandchildren; Andrea Megan Sturgis and John William Sturgis, IV both of Severn and sisters; Sally Ann Morehead, Annapolis, MD and Rosemary Murphy, West Palm Beach, FL. Friends may call on Monday, December 28, 2015 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM at John M. Taylor Funeral Home, 147 Duke of Gloucester Street, Annapolis, MD. Services will be held on Tuesday, December 29th 10:00 a.m. at Heritage Baptist Church, 1740 Forest Drive, Annapolis, MD. Interment Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.