Mr. Gordon Lee Sturgis, husband of Faye H. Sturgis, and resident of Exmore, passed away on Oct. 18, 2024. A native of the Eastern Shore, Gordon was the son of the late Stewart Elmer Sturgis Jr. and the late Marion Fletcher Sturgis.
Gordon graduated from Central High School in 1959, served as a military police officer in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965, and was a long-time member of the Exmore Moose Lodge.
Following an honorable discharge from the Army, Gordon lived his life farming in Accomack County. Gordon was not interested in retiring and farmed until his last moments. Over the years, he enjoyed meeting groups of friends for lunch in local restaurants, chatting with friends who would stop by his farm, or engaging in spontaneous truckside conversations.
Gordon was a loving husband and father. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Faye H. Sturgis, and his daughters, Heidi Sturgis Zecher (David Zecher), of Herndon, and Lee Sturgis O’Neill (David O’Neill), of Keezletown. Gordon was a devoted grandfather to Joseph Zecher, Sophia Zecher, Isaiah O’Neill, and Miranda O’Neill. Gordon is also survived by his youngest sister, Marilyn Sturgis Loftis (Gary Loftis), of Virginia Beach, as well as many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, Gordon was predeceased by his siblings, Jack Sturgis, Glen Sturgis, Robert Sturgis, and Ann Sturgis Bruner.
A celebration of life service with military honors will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m., at Doughty Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, please consider honoring Gordon’s memory by contributing to Riverside Shore Cancer Center, 20480 Market St., P.O. Box 430 Onancock, VA 23417, or the Eastern Shore SPCA, P.O. Box 164, Onley, VA 23418, www.shorespca.com
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.doughtyfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being made by Doughty Funeral Home in Exmore.
