BATTLEBORO--John Raymond Sturges, 69, of Battleboro passed away Saturday. A celebration of John's life will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Impact Church of Wilson, 3338 Corbett Avenue, Elm City. The family will receive friends following the service. The Rev. David List will officiate.

John is survived by his daughters, Wendy Kiser and husband, Glenn of Waxhaw, Alecia Conlon and husband, Timothy of Waxhaw, and Kimberly Rowland of Indian Land, South Carolina; grandchildren, Zoe Kiser, Caneel Conlon, and Rex Conlon; his brother, Eddie Sturges; niece, Rachel Sturges, and his nephew, Justin Sturges.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Edna Sturges, and his brother, Phillip Sturges.

In lieu of flowers, please consider gifts in John's memory to Alzheimer's of North Carolina, 9131 Anson Way, Suite 206, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615 or the Impact Church of Wilson, 3338 Corbett Avenue, Elm City, North Carolina 27822.

Condolences may be directed to Joyner's Funeral Home at www.joyners.net.

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