He is survived by his children, Rick Sturges and Janet Sturges Hoffman; sister, Brenda Osborne; 7 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Youngblood Sturges and daughter, Carol Sturges Forsythe.
Services will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Hospice of Wake County, 250 Hospice Circle, Raleigh, NC 27607.
Arrangements under the direction of Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 1701 E. Millbrook Road, Raleigh, NC 27609.
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