Joe Sturgill

A memorial service for Joe Sturgill, 87 of Myrtle Point, will be held at 2 pm, Friday, June 6, 2025 at the Coos Bay Chapel, 685 Anderson Ave, Coos Bay, with Pastor Bryan Johnston, officiating. A reception will be immediately following at the Eagles Club, 568 South 2nd Street, Coos Bay.

Joe was born September 9, 1937 in Pound, Virginia to Henry Irvin Sturgill and Annie Belle Pilkenton. He was given passage to heaven May 26, 2025 in Bandon, Oregon.

Joe and his wife, Ruth, got married January 4, 1977 in Coquille, Oregon. Joe and Ruth celebrated 48 wonderful years of marriage this year.

Joe spent 17 years and 6 months in the military. After that he met Ruth, fell in love and started on his new journey. Joe was an amazing husband, father and grandfather. Family was one of the most important privileges to him. He worked hard to ensure his family was always taken care of, no matter what the sacrifice. Joe worked in the timber industry until retirement.

Joe enjoyed the outdoors. Hunting and fishing with his kids, his grandchildren are one of the greatest enjoyments of his life. Joe made many memories with family gardening and canning. He also had a passion for roses and kept his rose bushes pristine.

Joe is survived by his wife Ruth; seven children, Joe Jr, Deanna, Donna, Norman, Michael, Joseph and John; alongside his 4 daughters-in-law; numerous grandchildren, three of which he raised; Jessica, Wendy and (Danny); numerous great-grandchildren. Joe also loved his siblings, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

With his passing, the doors of heaven immediately opened with no delay, greeting him at the gate was his father, mother, brothers, sister, daughter Bobbie and two grandchildren, Danny and Johnathan, plus all the friends and loved ones that have passed through Joe’s journey in life.

Family, friends and all those who had the pleasure of knowing Joe, will miss his laugh, friendly inviting demeanor and his beautiful smile.

Arrangements are under the care of Coos Bay Chapel, 541-267-3131. Family and friends are invited to sign the online guestbook at www.coosbayareafunerals.com

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