Born June 10, 1924 in Shirley Arkansas, Charles was the son of William Arthur and Anna Estella Sturdevant. The Sturdevant family later moved to Ventura County, California. He served in the U. S. Navy in the South Pacific during World War II and later worked in the Conservation Corps in California after his discharge from the Navy. He never spoke of the war, just said he was there and did his part. He settled with his family in Oxnard and later moved to Camarillo. Charley, as he was known, made a career working in commercial and industrial construction. He worked his way up the ladder from apprentice to foreman, then Superintendent and was a long time and proud member of the Carpenters Union. Charley sponsored and trained many carpenters during his career and helped anyone who was willing to work hard and help themselves.
He was preceded in death by many friends, his brother Amos Edward Sturdevant, his sister Nellie Marie Conway and his son, George Donell Sturdevant.
He is the father of Charles Jr.,JoAnn (Mohammed), George (deceased), Jimmy and John (Linda). His grandchildren are Craig Sturdevant, Yasmin Hasan Southwood of Saticoy, Mishty Hasan of Ventura, Shylo and Steely Sturdevant of Texas and Cassie and Katie Sturdevant of Huntington Beach as well as a number of other grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife, Rita G. Sturdevant. They married on July 2, 1977.
Our father adored his wife Rita, and loved his children. He instilled in us respect, morals, lots of love, a can do work ethic along with the enjoyment of fishing, camping and long Sunday drives. He always said "I've had a good life" and "life is wonderful".
Our family welcomes you to a memorial service in our father's honor. April 25 at 1:00 p.m. Charles Carroll Funeral Home, 15 Teloma Dr. Ventura. 805-642-8134.
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