Lewis Leland Sturgeon

Lewis L. Sturgeon, 84, of Apple Grove, died Thursday, July 22, 2010 at Arbors of Gallipolis. He was born May 4, 1926 in Pliny, WV, a son of the late Napoline Sturgeon and Bessie (Steel) Sturgeon. Lewis was a World War II veteran serving in the U.S. Navy, and was a former employee of American Car and Foundry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Maxine (Fielder) Sturgeon; two sons, John Sturgeon and Lewis Sturgeon; and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are a son, David (Bonnie) Sturgeon of Apple Grove; three daughters, Delva (William) Newhouse of Clendenin, WV, Geretta Sturgeon of Clendenin, and Sonya Sturgeon of Ohio; eleven grandchildren; and several great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m., Sunday, July 25, 2010 at the Apple Grove Memorial Gardens in Apple Grove with Rev. Darrell Johnson officiating. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. till 1 p.m., Sunday at the Wilcoxen Funeral Home in Point Pleasant. Online condolences may be made at www.wilcoxenfuneralhome.com.