Olive Branch - James “Allen” Sturgeon, passed away peacefully at the age of 74 after a hard battle with brain cancer October 9, 2014. He leaves behind his wife, Judy, of 47 years; a son James Sturgeon and his wife Jennifer and their three boys (Riley, Sawyer, Trapper); a daughter, Julie Sturgeon McKenzie and her husband Kevin and their four children (Jeimy, Garrett, Molly, Sophie); a brother Bill Sturgeon and a sister Joy Sturgeon Cobb. The family will receive guests on Saturday, October 11 from 3 p.m. until funeral services begin at 5 p.m. all at Brantley Funeral Home located at 6875 Cockrum Street. Allen loved his family, friends and loved the outdoors as an avid fisherman and hunter. He leaves his family with wonderful memories of camping, four wheeling, fishing and hunting. Brantley Funeral Home 662.895.2310