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1941 - 2009
 James Donald Sturgill - 1941-2009
James Donald Sturgill, 68, of Ashland, Ky., died Nov. 4, 2009, in St. Marys 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 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 with military rites by American Legion, Kenova Post #93.
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. |
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There are currently 12 condolences.
Lou Emma Holbrook
Wednesday November 18, 2009 at
12:20 PM
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I grew up with James we were neighbors.All the kids were very close and had lots of fun. He and his brother Hershell planned a reunion with all the neighborhood that grew up together two years ago. I am so glad that I got to see James.He never changed he was still the smiling James I remember as kids. I was blessed to have known such a great guy.He will be sadly missed by all. My prayers and thoughts are with the family.
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Steve Edwards
Friday November 13, 2009 at
5:00 PM
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Jim was a friend - a person that I had a tremendous amount of trust in. It seems like every time I was down, even though he was down too, he knew how to heal me. I'm extremely sorry for your loss. It is ours as well.
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Jeff Schmidt
Wednesday November 11, 2009 at
9:20 AM
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My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I worked with Jim in Nuclear Security at Fermi and he was well known for his sense of humor and easy going attitude. I remember Jim saying during training, "Use Tennessee windage & Kentucky elevation." Jeff Schmidt Monroe Mi
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Anthony Brunet
Tuesday November 10, 2009 at
10:05 PM
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Jim was my supervisor (Lieutenant)in Security at Fermi in the 80's. Jim epitomized what we now refer to as Core Values at Fermi. I can best describe Jim as a Southern Gentleman who was respected by all of us. One day when Jim was holding a Shift Briefing someone spoke some profanity and Jim immediately said, "Hush, we will not have that type of language used during our morning briefing" You could hear a pin drop. We all loved Jim.
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Cheryl Hill
Monday November 9, 2009 at
12:46 PM
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My thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of great sorry. I would like you to know that Jim was one of my first supervisors as I started my career at Fermi 2 (early 80's). He has been a role model to me as I am now a supervisor myself. He was the best supervisor I have ever had and for that I will always remember him. I will always remember the compassion he had for his people and the way he always lead by example. The world is a lessor place because of his leaving. My god bless you and give you strength. Cheryl Hill
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Lynn Doss
Sunday November 8, 2009 at
12:50 AM
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My prayers and thoughts are with the family and friends of Jim. I had the honor of working with Jim in Ashland,KY for 5 years. We shared many memories and I learned a great deal from him. Jim taught me much about civility,respect,being true to your country and beliefs and in essence made me a better person by crossing paths with this amazing individual. He always told me "we never know when it's our time..be ready.." I know that he was and that we will ALL see him again in Heaven. He is looking down on us now. I miss you Jim.
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Mickey Laslo
Saturday November 7, 2009 at
9:14 PM
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I worked with Jim at Fermi 2 and he was my supervisor who always put his men first and took care of them very well.He will always be in our thoughts and may God Bless his family.
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COL Arthur G.Austin Jr.
Friday November 6, 2009 at
8:19 PM
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With the deepest of sympathy to the family and love ones of Jim, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I had the great fortune of knowing Jim as a trainer at the Fermi 2 Power Station. I filled his position in the training area when he left but could never fill his shoes. He will be missed. Art Austin, JSS Shield, Iraq
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Donald & Laura Hood
Friday November 6, 2009 at
10:35 AM
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Please accept our deepest sympathy in your loss. We were in the Military together for 3 years in Fort Knox in the 70's. We thought alot of him. Don and Jim were great friends. Sincerely, Don and Laura Hood. Elkton, Ky.42220
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Michael S Candela
Thursday November 5, 2009 at
7:41 PM
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Please accept my most sincere condolences. I too am a military retiree. I enjoyed working with Jim at the Fermi II power plant. When it came to training Jim knew what had to be done and how to get it done.
Sincerely,
Michael S Canela
Riverview, Michigan
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Mickey Blair
Thursday November 5, 2009 at
7:16 PM
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I worked many years with Jim at the Fermi 2 Nuclear Plant. We worked shift and also worked in the training area together. We became very good friends I think since we were both Viet Nam Vets and he didn't make fun of the Marines. Jim will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family. God Bless.
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kemo.a.hall.
Thursday November 5, 2009 at
10:34 AM
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i knew james for a short time he was my next door neighbor he was very kind and would do any thing in the world for you i will certainly miss him.may his soul rest with the lord.my prayers are with his family. kemo hall. 719-39th-street ashland.
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