Mr. Richard Len Sturdivant Obituary in Wadesbaro at Smith's Funeral Home

Obituary For Mr. Richard Len Sturdivant

Richard Len Sturdivant better known as “Len” son of the late Harvie L. Sturdivant and the late Minnie Lee Cash, was born February 19, 1948, in Anson County, North Carolina. He peacefully departed this life Saturday, October 21, 2023 at Carolina Medical Center Main, Charlotte, North Carolina.

He accepted Christ at an early age at New Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Peachland, North Carolina. Later joined his Wife, Dotsie in fellowship at Walker’s Grove Missionary Baptist Church in Wingate, North Carolina. Richard retired after 34 years at Union Roofing of Monroe, North Carolina as supervisor with Blake Wiggins. Prior to worked for Wayne Gaye of Marshville, North Carolina; Warne Edwards of Marshville, North Carolina; Holly Farms of Monroe, North Carolina. Richard was a great provider to his family.

Richard is preceded in death by one sister, Dura Mae Hall and one son-in-law, Joseph Barksdale.

He leaves to cherish his loving memories with his loving Wife of 55 years, Dotsie Sturdivant of Peachland, North Carolina, five children, Antonio Sturdivant (April) of Wadesboro, North Carolina; Minister Selinda Barksdale of Peachland, North Carolina; Vincent Sturdivant (Shavonia) of Wingate, North Carolina; Rachel Coxe (Kelvin) of Polkton, North Carolina; Richard Sturdivant of Peachland, North Carolina; eighteen grandchildren; twenty-five great-grandchildren; Special daughter Vanessa Lowery of Pageland, South Carolina; two God Daughters, Janie Wright (Jerry) of Peachland, North Carolina; Vanessa Lowery of Pageland, South Carolina; siblings: Pastor Hartford Sturdivant (Lea) of Wadesboro, North Carolina; Dr. Mary Burns (Special brother-in-law Louis) of Peachland, North Carolina; Jimmy Sturdivant (Eva) of Wingate, North Carolina, Katherine Sturdivant of Monroe, North Carolina, Judy Sturdivant of Monroe, North Carolina; Millie Sturdivant of Wingate, North Carolina; Morris Sturdivant of Monroe, North Carolina; Melvin Sturdivant of Peachland, North Carolina; Terry Miller of Charlotte, North Carolina; brother-in-law, Joseph Hall of Wingate, North Carolina; two special brothers-in-Christ James Deese of Monroe, North Carolina and Blake Wiggins of Monroe, North Carolina; and a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends.

Special reared grandchildren Nicholas Burns, Randall Sturdivant, and Kelvin “DaShun” Coxe (Shun).

The Homegoing Services will be on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, 2:00pm, Smith's Memorial Chapel, 604 Salisbury Street, Wadesboro, North Carolina. Interment will be at Walker Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Wingate, North Carolina.

The Sturdivant Family will greet family and friends on Wednesday, November 1, 2023 from 1:30-2:00pm at Smith's Memorial Chapel.

The public viewing will be on Tuesday, October 31, 2023 from 5:00-6:00pm at Smith Funeral Home.

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My condolences to the Sturdivant family Mae Richardson & Family

Sending our deepest condolences and praying God strengthen the family at this time, the pain, the grief, and the feelings of helplessness can seem unbearable. The Bible foretells a time when death will be no more. - Revelation 21:4; 2 Corinthians 1:3,4 Jack, Delores and Micah Threatt

My condolences to Mrs. Dotsie and the family. Len gave me the nickname Blackie and it always made me smile. That was his way of letting me know I was still thought of as his niece. Love you all. Vicky

My condolences to Mrs. Dotsie and the family. Len gave me the nickname Blackie and it always made me smile. That was his way of letting me know I was still thought of as his niece. Love you all.

Mrs. Dotsie & Family- We send our condolences in the loss of your husband and the children in loss of their Father -praying that God will comfort you and strengthen the family in time of your bereavement. I know Lynn will be missed by all.
Lily McCray-Hailey & Family

BLESSINGS AND PRAYERS FOR COMFORT TO MRS DOTSIE, SELINDA AND FAMILY. MISS AND LOVE Y'ALL. 😇🙏🌷🌷💝 SANDRA PATTERSON AND FAMILY 🙏🌷

To Mrs Dotsie and family. BLESSINGS and love to you all.🌷🌷❤😇🙏🙏. I'm thankful 🙏that I got to know Mrs Dotsie and Mr Richard years ago while taking care of Mrs Dotsie's Mom. Selinda,I miss seeing you as well. My thoughts and prayers 🙏are with you and I love y'all. 😇❤🌷🙏💝5

My sincere condolences to the Sturdivant family. Vicky Hardy

Condolences to the Sturdivant Family. We pray that God will give you all peace in such a difficult time. God bless you all. Mickey & Sarah Rushing Robinson and Family ❤️

Prayers 🙏 for the family. Lonnie Taylor

Praying for the Sturdivant Family From the Witherspoon Family and the Rorie Family 💔😭💜🙏🧤🎭🧤🧷🧴⛑️🧸🌹🎤📽️🍇💟🥥🧩🎠🪢💐

Selinda my heart goes out to you and Mrs. Dot and the entire Sturdivant family. You have my deepest sympathy and may God continue to keep you all in His loving care. Rosa Wall-Little & Family

Sincere Prayers and Condolences to the Sturdivant Family. Phachita Hendrix-Polk and Family

My condolences and prayers to Dotsie and family in the loss of Lyn, he will be greatly missed. If you need anything I am just a phone call away. Cousin Yvonnia Purvis

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I'm so sorry to hear about Len. He was a wonderful man and I know the family will miss him greatly. Our love and support goes out to Mrs Dotsie and her whole family.

On behalf of our family, I extend our heartfelt sympathies for your loss. It was an honor to know Len, he was a cherished friend. May he rest in eternal peace. Lisa Hamilton & Family

What a wonderful man he was you will definitely be missed by me and others take your rest Mr Len from Amp clark and family

Our Condolences to Dotsie and the entire family of Mr. Richard "Lynn" Sturdivant. We are very sorry for your loss. Our sincere prayers are that God will comfort the family during this difficult time. Delane and Linda Rorie Greenville, SC

Sending my deepest condolences to my Sturdivant family. I'm truly going to miss my uncle Lynn. He would call and ask to speak to my grandpa and ask him to ride with him somewhere. Uncle Lynn I love you and I'm truly going to miss you. Malisha McCarter & Family

To our lifetime friends Lynn and Dotsie Sturdivant. Words are hard to find to express how deeply saddened for the loss of Lynn. A friend that we were blessed to have. Always ready to help no matter what you asked. He will be missed. He is in heaven now. We think he would want to be no place else. Love to Dotsie and Children and family. Joe and Ruby Broadaway. Clarksville TN.

Sending our condolences and praying God strengthen the family at this time, and my brother Richard will be missed by all. He helped everybody who called him, and helped our Pastor remodel the Church along with the carpenter. He had many talents and we love and miss him so much. Louis & Dr. Mary Ruth Burns & Family