James E. Sturgeon, 72, of Rockford, Ohio passed away Friday morning, October 22, 2010, at his residence in Rockford, Ohio. He was a member of Praise Point UB church in Wilshire, Ohio.
Before entering the ministry, Jim worked for Chrysler 1956-1970. He graduated from Huntington University in 1974, and from its Graduate School of Christian Ministries in 1975.
Jim retired in September 2003 as a pastor. He had served these congregations:
- New Hope UB (Huntington, Ind.). He presided over the relocation of the church, initially called Etna Avenue UB church, to its present location.
- Park UB (Bluffton, Ind.).
- Calvary UB (Rockford, Ohio)
- Decatur UB (Decatur, Ind.).
Surviving are his wife, Joann Sturgeon, and three children.
Visitation: 11 am – 2 pm and 3-8 pm Sunday, October 24. Also, 1 hour before the funeral on Oct. 25.
Visitation Location: Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, 520 North Second Street, Decatur, Ind. 46733.
Funeral: 2 pm Monday, October 25. Wes Kuntzman officiating.
Funeral Location: Praise Point Church, Wilshire, Ohio. 555 Decatur Rd North, Willshire, Ohio.
