Obituary: Roger Gordon Sturgis
Roger Gordon Sturgis, 78, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 14, 2024. Roger was born on December 6, 1945, in Auburn, New York to the late Harold and Eleanor Barber Sturgis.
He joined the United States Marines in 1966. He proudly served his country for 15 years, completing three tours in Vietnam. Roger served Hardeman County, Tennessee as a deputy sheriff for 17 years until his retirement in 2023. Roger was a faithful member of Parrans Chapel Baptist Church in Bolivar, Tennessee.
Roger is survived by his wife, Charlotte Bevis Sturgis; two sons, Andrew Sturgis of Bolivar and Joshua (Annie) Sturgis of Piperton; and one sister, Linda (Roger) Willis of Weedsport, New York.
Visitation for Roger will be Sunday, October 20, 2024, at Parrans Chapel Baptist Church beginning at 1:30 p.m. A memorial service will follow at 3 p.m. with Josh Sturgis and Matt Boatwright officiating.
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