Mr. Jesse Thomas Sturdivant, Jr. Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Jesse Thomas Sturdivant, Jr.

On Monday, January 2, 2023, God in His infinite wisdom saw fit to choose a precious and beautiful flower, TRUSTEE JESSE STURDIVANT, known to many as Bug, Jesse, Bug Juice, Daddy, Bay, Bro. Sturdivant, Trustee Sturdivant, to be a part of His garden. He gained his wings at the age of 75.

Jesse was born July 9, 1947 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, the son of the late Jesse and Hazel Sturdivant. He was educated in the public schools of Anson County and graduated from J.R. Faison School in 1965.

He accepted Christ and was a faithful member of Divine Unity Church. He attended Church service, Sunday School, Bible Study, Vacation Bible Study, Missionary and Marriage Retreats.

He was united in Matrimony to Jackie Moore and to that union four (4) sons were born: Courtney, Jason, Jestin and Earl. Jackie preceded him in death.

He later married the love of his life, Christine H. Sturdivant on February 5, 2005.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Sturdivant; stepson, Kelvin Harrington; and mother-in-law, Lillie Ingram.

Left to cherish his precious memories are his loving, devoted, faithful caregiving wife of 17½ years, Christine Sturdivant; five sons, Keith (Candace) Marshall, Courtney (Tara) Sturdivant, Jason (Shaneta) Sturdivant, Jestin (Zykia) Sturdivant and Earl (Lucretia) Sturdivant; one stepdaughter, Katondra (Darrell) Sturdivant. Seventeen grandchildren: Kelis, Avery and Austin Marshall; Cordaro, Cameron, Shania, Kania, and Courtney Sturdivant; Juwan, Jessica, Jasa, Jhase and Jayla Olivia Strudivant; Jakayla, Jaliya, Jalaina Sturdivant and Eastyn Sturdivant; five step grandchildren; two great grands and one step great grand. One brother, Billy Sturdivant of Wadesboro, NC; two sisters, Sarah Phillips of New Rochelle, NY and Vicki Sturdivant of Riverdale, GA; four brothers-in-law, Clinton Ingram, Tor Moore Walter Richard Moore and Michael Moore; six sisters-in-law, Emma Williams, Betty Wall, Patricia Morrison, Patricia Moore, Cheryl Moore and Patheinia Moore One goddaughter, Kesha Dunlap and one godson, Darrell Melton; his Pastor, Overseer Sylvia and Deacon Lewis McLendon and the Divine Unity Family; loving nieces and nephews; a special aunt and best friend, Mrs. Mary Lee Ratliff and her nine children (Todd preceded him in death). A host of cousins, relatives and friends.

The Homegoing Services will be on Saturday, January 14, 2023, 12:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Westview Memorial Park, Highway 74-West, Wadesboro, North Carolina.

The Sturdivant Family will greet family and friends on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 11:30am-12:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The Sturdivant Family has set up a zoom link for those who would like to join in the Homegoing celebration. You will need to copy and paste the link to your browser to join.

https://us05web.zoom.us/j/8586979488?pwd=RHZHaDd1aGU1L09QZ2F1bWNnWklYdz09

Meeting ID: 858 697 9488 Passcode: 0Tswdp

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Velma Jeffers Bullock sent The Sweetest Touch for Mr. Jesse Thomas Sturdivant, Jr. - January 11, 2023

May God grant you peace.
Stafford & Velma Bullock of Raleigh, NC Along with Stephanie Allen & Karma Tockman

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SENDING OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE STURDIVANT FAMILY PASTOR ANNIE STREATER RORIE & FAMILY

Pam, both Victor and I are sending you love and sympathy for the loss of your husband and our dear friend Jesse (Bug). He is singing in the heavenly choir now. Praying for you always!

Pam sending hugs and prayers to you and your family. Love You Barbara Ingram and Family 💞🙏

Pam, prayers and condolences to you and the family for your loss. Jesse was a great neighbor and family friend. He will be truly missed. Gwendolyn Ratliff-Jordan

Pam we are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our Prayers. May God continue to Comfort and give you all Strength during this time and after.🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️ The Lee & The Pickett Family.

Pam so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family. Sybil Wright Ferree

Condolences and sympathy to to family.May he rest in peace 🙏

My deepest condolences to the entire family. Vivian Kellock-Huntley

Our sincer and deepest condolences and sympathy to the entire Sturdivant family. Leroy and Helen Charlotte NC

Our sincer condolences and sympathy to the entire Sturdivant family. Leroy and Helen Charlotte NC

We are sorry for your loss Pam. May you and the family find comfort and understanding knowing that GOD still cares. You all are in our prayers. Callie & Susan Little

My condolences to the family Mae Richardson and Family

My condolences to the family praying

May God continue to keep Jesse's wife Pam and The entire Sturdivant I'm His loving care. You are certainly in our prayers. Rosa Wall-Little & Family

Many thoughts and prayers for the family during this time. Donna Sellers ACSO.

Our Deepest Condolences To The Family. You All are In Our Prayers. ❤️🙏🏼 Helen Tillman & Family

Praying that GOD will comfort and strengthen you and the entire Sturdvant family. Jesse was a wonderful person. He will surely be missed. Minister Wanda Johnson