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Joe Sturdivant Obituary

Joe Sturdivant, 68, of Robinson, passed away Wednesday Oct. 8, 2008, at his residence. Visitation with the family will be 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Bellmead Funeral Home. Joe was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Bastrop, Texas, to Joe and Myrtle (Campbell) Sturdivant. He owned and operated Sturdivant's Transmissions in Waco since 1967, and was a member of USAC, NASCAR and IMCA. Joe has been involved with car racing since the early 1960's. Preceding him in death is best friend, Don Stricker. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Sturdivant; son, Joe and his wife, Rhonda; sister, Shirley Howard and her husband, Ebner; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. December 28, 1939 - October 8, 2008 Sign the Guest Book at www.wacotrib.com
Published by Waco Tribune-Herald from Oct. 16 to Oct. 17, 2008.

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Paul Odom

May 21, 2019

Our prayers and thoughts are with him

Wazzo & Chris Blodgett

October 28, 2008

Joyce, Little Joe and Rhonda,
We were so sorry to hear about Joe. You have been in our thoughts. Thanks for the good times at the races. What a great time we had.!!!!!!!!!

Debbie (Johnson) Irwin

October 22, 2008

Joyce, it's been awhile since I've seen you. I'm Ray Johnson's sister - my thoughts are with you and your family. I'm so sorry to hear about what happened.

Michael Rhodes

October 22, 2008

Joyce and little Joe may god be with you in this time of need and God bless.

Lee Harris Family

October 20, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go out to
Little Joe and Joyce , Joe will be forever missed.

Michelle Wahlberg

October 20, 2008

Love and prayers for Joyce and Little Joe

brenda watts

October 18, 2008

you are in our heart and prayers god bless you in your lost we will be praying for you in your time of needs go bless you

scott patrica

October 18, 2008

jim and polly, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. so sorry to here of your fathers passing.

Billy Neumann

October 17, 2008

Our Deepest Sympathies are with you and your family. Your family was very kind to my mother (Hellen Neumann) in her time of need.

Patsy Russell Bridges

October 17, 2008

Shirley:
You were a sweet friend in high school, I am so sorry to hear of your brother's passing. Hope you are well.
Patsy Russell WHS '65

FRANCENE BUSCH/JONES

October 17, 2008

Little Joe & Joyce & whole family, my heart & prayers go out to all of you and all of this is just a nightmare to the family and my thoughts are with you, and also Wayne Phelps, wants his living thoughts to go out for you, he loves all of you deeply.

Patricia

October 17, 2008

My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

RICHARD GODDARD

October 17, 2008

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO
OUT TO JOYCE AND LITTLE JOE AND
FAMILY. JOE WAS A GOOD FRIEND TO ME AND MY FAMILY. HE ADVISED
ME MANY TIMES WHEN I WAS RACING IN THE 70'S. I WLL MISS HIM.

Lynn Lassetter

October 17, 2008

Our prayers are with your family during your time of need.

Bill White Family

October 17, 2008

Joyce & Little Joe,our family thinks of ya'll every day.We are so sorry for this time of great sorrow.Joe will be truly missed every day.

Karen (White)Stewart

October 17, 2008

Joyce and Little Joe---You have been in our thoughts and prayers. We love you!!

Lynn & Connie Hassell

October 17, 2008

Joyce & Little Joe,
I have no words that could possibly confort you at this time. Just know that we have you in our prayers and are here for you if you need anything . May God Bless and confort both of you.

Claude Woodard

October 16, 2008

Our thought and Prayer or with you .God bless you

Paul's Auto Service

October 16, 2008

Joyce & Little Joe, we are thinking of you in this time of sorrow. We are so sorry that Joe was taken from you. He will be greatly missed.

ken reeves

October 16, 2008

Our prayers for support and peace are with this family. Joyce and little Joe we are sorry for this time of grief.......


Ken Reeves and family

Gail and John Hardin

October 16, 2008

Our thoughts and prayers go to the Sturdivant family!!

shannon barnes

October 16, 2008

God bless you and your family our prayers are with the
Doyle & Shannon Barnes family

mitch wilson

October 16, 2008

thanks for all those friday night memories.im sure the pits, in heaven are paved,and im pretty sure they have a big tex on the drive home after the races.godspeed and checkered flags.

mitch wilson

October 16, 2008

my thoughts and prayers go out to little joe,joyce and everyone at the shop.didnt know joe and i shared the name milton,racing has lost one of the very best.godspeed and checkered flags my friend..

mitch wilson

October 16, 2008

my thoughts and prayers go out to little joe,joyce and everyone at the shop.didnt know joe and i shared the name milton,racing has lost one of the very best.godspeed and checkered flags my friend..

Kenny, Ann, and Kole Weir

October 16, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Shela Tidwell

October 16, 2008

I know how hard it is for you. You are in my prayers.

Jerry Clements

October 16, 2008

May God Bless your family. You are in our prayers.

stephanie mccown

October 16, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you. Stephanie McCown {Tatum}

Gene and Kaye Painter

October 16, 2008

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

lora brown

October 16, 2008

joe im thinking of you and your mom.yall are in my prayers.we love yall.lora and dick brown

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