Smith's Funeral Home | Wadesboro, NC

Obituary For Pastor Charles E. Sturdivant

PASTOR CHARLES E. STURDIVANT, of Morven, North Carolina peacefully answered God's call on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at his residence surrounded by his loving and devoted wife, Rev. Mary and his beautiful children.

The Homegoing Services to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of Pastor Sturdivant will be on Friday, February 24, 2023 3:00PM, at Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

Interment will be in the Sturdivant Family plot at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, Morven, North Carolina.

The public viewing will be on Thursday, February 23, 2023 fro 4:30-6:30pm at Smith's Funeral Home.

Guest Book

I love and miss my dad, but I know he is with our father God. I am so happy for the time I spent with you. It was amazing that we got a chance to spend time with you the night before you passed. You would sing The Love of Jesus will Carry you and Fight on Christians Fight on. So I say to all of you The Love of Jesus will carry you and Fight on Christians Fight on. If you don't know Jesus as your personal Savior. Today is the day to give your life to Him. Say Jesus I am a sinner and I need a Savior. I come to you asking you to save me. You said if we confess with our mouths the Lord Jesus and believe in our hearts that God has raised him from the dead, we shall be saved. I confess with my mouth and believe with my heart that God has raised Him from the dead, so I am saved. God forgive me of all of my sins. I love you and praise you, amen. Welcome to the family of God. He loves you so much. Have a wonderful day!!!!

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Dalisha, Our sincere condolences to you and your family for the loss of your loved one! May you be strengthened during this time and comforted with sweet memories of your time with him! We love you! - Emmanuel and Mary Powe, Frederick, MD

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Our prayers and condolences go out to Sturdivant Family, Charles & Bonita Sturdivant.

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Sending our heartfelt condolences to the Sturdivant and Meltonville Church Family during this moment of sorrow. We pray that God continue to wrap his arms around you with everlasting care. With heartfelt sympathy, The McCoy Family: Vance, Mittie, Thomas and Bryson McCoy

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To the Sturdivant family, we are deeply saddened by the loss of your dearest loved one. Our deepest sympathies and prayers go out to each of you. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and may the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead. David & Carrie Smith

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Our sympathy and prayers go out to the Sturdivant family. Please accept our heartfelt condolences and may the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.

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Praying that the Lord continues to strengthen ur family in this time of sorrow. Undra & Patricia Little

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God will never leave you nor forsake you, He will sustain and keep you.

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Sending our deepest condolences. We love you all. ~Pastors Robert & Lula Miller and the Shama Worship Center Family

- Nikki Miller

May the Lord continue to wrap His loving arms around you all. Sending much love, prayer, and hugs. ~Drs. Noel & Nikki Hazzard

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Praying for God's comfort especially during this time. We love you. ~Pastors Robert & Lula Miller

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So sorry for your loss!Praying that God will give you peace and strength in this most difficult time!!Bruce and Mary and Veraka Sturdivant. Luther and Eraka Diggs!

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So sorry for your loss!Praying that God will give you peace and strength in this most difficult time!!Bruce and Mary and Veraka Sturdivant. Luther and Eraka Diggs!

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7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing. 2 Timothy 4-7. Praying for you all during your time of loss. Ms. Laura Lewis and Family

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Prayers for the family during this difficult time.

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My deepest sympathy goes out to the Sturdivant family I love to hear Rev. Sturdivant sing fight on Christian fight on.

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Such an humble man! Always loved seeing the husband and wife team together. I remember him reminding the Christians to fight on!!God bless the family! You all are in my prayers!!

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Such an humble man! Always loved seeing the husband and wife team together. I remember him reminding the Christians to fight on!!God bless the family! You all are in my prayers!!

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I was saddened to hear of Charles's transition to his new home. Although I'd known him all of my life I really got a chance to interact with him on a daily basis when we both worked at Duff-Norton. I never saw him get angry or lose control although there were times he may have wanted to. He loved Mary Jo, his children and his family, but most of all he loved God. His love for God showed in his singing, preaching, teaching and his daily walk. The songs he'd sing as a choir member at Sandy Ridge have really resonated with me this week as I cherished his memory. Mary Jo, Bren and the entire Sturdivant family are in my prayers and my condolences and love are with you all.

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Charles was such a nice man. I have known him all my life. He was always smiling and was so kind to talk to. Prayers for his family. Beth Hightower Cummings

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Charles was such a nice man. I have known him all my life. He was always smiling and was so kind to talk to. Prayers for his family. Beth Hightower Cummings

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Charles was such a nice man. I have known him all my life. He was always smiling and was so kind to talk to. Prayers for his family. Beth Hightower Cummings

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Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Sturdivant family. We pray for God's comfort and peace during this very difficult time. We love and are praying for you. With Love, Lillie, Sereda, and Ashlie Leak (The family of Late Thomas Leak)

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Our deepest and sincerest condolences to the Sturdivant family. We pray for God's comfort and peace during this very difficult time. We love and are praying for you. With Love, Lillie, Sereda, and Ashlie Leak (The family of Late Thomas Leak)

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My condolences to the Sturdivant family. Wishing you peace, comfort, and love at this time of sorrow. Charles will be missed by Everyone that knew him. He shared a love for people from a young age. My heart is with all. ❤️ Jahalier Waring Pegues

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I'm am very sorry the loss of Pastor Charles Sturdivant. May his legacy of ministry continue on in the Sturdivant Family Ministry through his wife Pastor Mary and their children. "The love of Jesus will carry you all through." May Righteousness, Peace and Joy be with you all. Sincerely, Theresa, Mary,and Rebecca Fox.

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My deepest, heartfelt sympathy to the entire Sturdivant family. Thank you for visiting me when I was hospitalized and thanks for entrusting me with each of your precious children. Rev. Sturdivant "made it home". Vivian Kellock

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Absent from the body,present with the LORD. Earth has no sorry that heaven can't heal. Sincere sympathy and PRAYERS to Rev Sturdivant entire family.

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My deepest sympathy. Praying for the family. Leticia Lowery

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My condolences and prayers are with the family. Delois Lowery

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Pastor Charles Sturdivant (aka, cousin) demonstrated love and kindness. He was a truly a man of God! His legacy lives on. Praying for family. Bishop Gary/Prophetess Alberta Cooper and Family

- Alberta Cooper

Sending Our Sincere Condolences To The Sturdivant Family You Are In Our Thoughts And Prayers James And Sheila Felton

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Charles has been a good friend to Faith Builders Ministry and our family. His encouragement and acts of kindness will surely be missed. Elder Ted Ward & Faith Builders Ministry

- Patricia Artis

May God continue to keep you and bless the Sturdivant family. The Lowery's Fulton and alice

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Annie Robinson and family and Micheal Robinson. I am sorry for your loss.We all grew up in the same neighborhood.He was truly a man of God Mary I love you all.

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May the family somehow find comfort, peace and understanding during the passing of your love one. God bless you all. Callie & Susan Little

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Pastor Charles Sturdvant , a dynamic man of GOD. Wonderful preacher, he will be truly missed, forever loved. GOD be with you all. Minister Wanda Johnson

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🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾Our Condolences to our North Carolina family From The Sturdivant in Camden New Jersey 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾4

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Pastor Sturdivant devoted his life to spreading the gospel in both word and song at a very early age. Prior to ministering the word of Christ, Pastor Sturdivant demonstrated his commitment to the Heavenly Father via music as a member of the gospel musical group...The Spiritual Kings. The group inspired the multitudes that came to hear them sing praises to God. While the voice of Pastor Sturdivant has been silenced, his words will forever persevere. To everyone that had the honor of knowing him, especially his family, always keep these words in your hearts...."Memories, unlike people do; they always stay with you." COL. Jay C. Johnson

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Our sincere condolences praying that God give you all the strength that you need to go on Margie Smith and family

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May God give you peace and comfort at this time 🙏🙏🙏 Lena and Melton family!

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Praying 🙏 for the family. May God gives them peace. Edward and Leevonda Simon

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Condolences to Monica, Essence, Kyah, and the Sturdivant Family. Praying for comfort and peace. May your memories bring joy and strength. -Ephraim & Channen Davis

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Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family at this difficult time. THE LOVE FAMILY.

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Fight On Christians Fight On! I am praying for the entire Sturdivant Family. May Pastor Sturdivant's life be the reflection on how we should live. I believe that God said to him, "Well done, thy good and faithful servant!" Be blessed and comforted and continue to let the joy of the Lord be your strength. From Ms. Chance

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Words of comfort above. From Evelyn Melton Covington and Family.

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Pastor Charles is truly a Winner. Romans Chapter 14 verse 8 says: If we live, We live for the Lord, and if we die, We die for the Lord. So whether we live or die, We belong to the Lord. Pastor Sturdivant you WON. To God be the Glory. Praying for the Sturdivant Family.

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To the Sturdivant Family

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Sympathy and comfort, to the Sturdivand family Luvern @ maudestine chambers.

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Sending our sympathy, love and condolence to you and your family Felicia. We love you and share your heavy burden. "Sorrow is so easy to express and yet so hard to tell." "A wounded heart will heal in time, and when it does, the memory and love of our loved ones are sealed inside to comfort us." "Grant but memory to us, and we lose nothing by death." "There is no pain so great as the memory of joy in present grief." Brenda and your Cheraw Intermediate School family.

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We send our love, prayers and condolences to our CoPastor Rev. Mary Sturdivant and the entire Sturdivant family. The passing of our beloved Pastor and friend Rev. Charles E. Sturdivant leaves a void in our lives as well. We are forever grateful for every song, every prayer and every sermon that he shared with us for over 27 years as he labored before the Lord on our behalf. He will remain our true example of unconditional love. Our great memories of him and his family, whom he loved so much, will hold a special place in our hearts forever. From your New Meltonville MBC family

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Rev. Sturdivant knew he had to fight on as Christian, because he had a charge to keep. Rev. Mary you and the family are in our prayers. Rev. Charles and Carol Ford

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The Memory of the Love you shared with your Church Family every Fourth Sunday at New Meltonville MBC Condolences from Darline and Christine Chambers in Va.

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Pastor Sturdivant always wore an encouraging smile which was embodied in a warm heart. May God's peace rest with the family during this time of grief. "Zack and Linda Little"

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Praying For The Family 🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 Eyvonne Caraway

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Sending you prayers of comfort and peace. Jeanette Little

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Sending you prayers of comfort and peace. Jeanette Little

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Condolences to the family. The Love of God will carry you through. Love and Prayers, Charlene McCormick

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Send my condolences to Sturdivant Family May God continue to bless all of you.Leverne Little

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A candle was lit in memory of Pastor Charles E. Sturdivant

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Sending our deepest sincerest condolences to the Sturdivant Family and the Church Family.from Voice of Evangelism Church of God in Christ Church of Morven, N C. Pastor: Elder Micheal and First Lady April Morman,

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Johnnie and Patricia Sellers Condolences to the family

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Sorry for your loss condolences to the family 🙏

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Senting out our love and Condolences to the family in light a memory candle for Pastor Charles Sturdivant. Robert and Shirley Liles

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Extending sympathy & Prayers to Rev. Mary Sturdivant, children & Sturdivant family. GOD will strengthen & comfort you. Betty & Katrina Huntley

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The Avery family Chesterfield SC

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With Sympathy, praying and thinking of you and your family! Alfred & Rhonda McDonnell Family

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Our deepest sympathy is extended to the Sturdivant family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. God bless. Hoke County Schools; Superintendent and Curriculum and Instruction Department.

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Praying for the family

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Family, we are not finding words to express the feelings that we have right now. But just know that you are continually in our thoughts and prayers. Pastor Sturdivant was a man among men. Took care of his members whenever they needed him. He will be truly missed. Love You All! Eddie and LaVerne Maske

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Sending our condolences and word of prayer to the family. Mike & Puddin Cash and family.

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On behalf of the Little family, we express our sorrow and pray for the continued comfort of the Holy Spirit communing with each of you during your moments of going forward without the physical presence of your love one; yet be assured that he is with the Lord Jesus Christ. The Littles - Kelli, Pastor Lisa, Shirley, and Pastor Theodore Jr.

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Sending you prayers of comfort and peace. Kimberly Bronson

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Sending our sincerest condolences to the family of Rev. Sturdivant. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Geraldine & Miranda Murvin

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Praying for the family and sending our condolences, and praying God strengthen the family at this time. Louis & Dr. Mary Ruth Burns & Family

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HOOVER AND MARY ANN MYERS

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Sending prayers of encouragement to the Sturdivant family. Just know that God loves you all. Deacon George & Rev. Berdie Ingram

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My deepest sympathy in the passing of Rev. Charles. I pray God's strength upon his family. Norma Tillman

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Condolences to the family,may God continue to bless all of you. (Rev. Carolyn Bennett)

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Praying for family's comfort that only comes from GOD. Caleb & Catherine Sturdivant

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Praying for family's comfort that comes only from GOD.

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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