Charles Sturdevant

Charles Sturdevant obituary, Salem, IN

Charles Sturdevant

Charles Sturdevant Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Dawalt Funeral Home - Salem on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Charles Sturdevant Obituary Charles Kermit Sturdevant, age, 71 of Salem, Indiana passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at 01:57 am, in Norton Hospital, Louisville, Kentucky. Charles was born on December 3, 1952, in Salem, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ervin L. Sturdevant and Violet C. (Lee) Sturdevant.
Charles was a former employee of the old Link Handle Company in Salem, Indiana. He was a member of Walnut Grove Christian Church and a life resident of Washington County. He was also a member of the NRA and the Campbellsburg Fish and Game Club.
Survivors include: POA; Troy Merry; Brother: Paul Sturdevant of Hayden, Indiana; Brother: Lafe Sturdevant of Austin, Indiana; Brother: Don Sturdevant of Salem, Indiana; Sister: Bonnie Samples of Bedford, Kentucky.
He was preceded in death by Brother, Roger Sturdevant and Sister, Erma Hawes.
Cremation was chosen with services at a later date with Troy Merry officiating. Arrangements by Dawalt Funeral Home.
Memorial Contributions to: Washington County Food Bank, P.O. Box 128 Salem, Indiana 47167. To plant a beautiful memorial tree in memory of Charles, please visit our Tree Store.

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