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    Arthur Carl Sturgis 'AC'

    July 20, 1933 - April 1, 2012

    Arthur Carl “AC” Sturgis, 78, of Pensacola passed from this life on April 1, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to the late Arthur and Edith Sturgis on July 20, 1933 in Hilda, Missouri. Arthur graduated from Colton High School in 1951 and received a BA in Social Work from the University of West Florida in 1981. He married the former Betty Wilson in 1956 and they recently celebrated 55 years of marriage. A veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars, Arthur was an active duty Petty Officer in the United States Navy and retired in 1972 after 21 years of honorable service. He later worked for the Naval Air Rework Facility aboard NAS Pensacola, Florida until its closure. In his later years he enjoyed traveling, studying the Bible and spending time with family. Arthur was preceded in death by his son, Kimberly Allen Sturgis and is survived by three children, Arthur “Skip” Sturgis of Tallahassee, CDR Ron Sturgis of Pensacola and Cheryl Henderson of Jacksonville. He also is survived by eleven grandchildren, Nichole, Sarah, Kelly, Jackson, Allison, Jonathan, Jessica, Harrison, Bradly, Kalena and Ron. Jr. and one great-grandchild, Caitlin. A viewing will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Corry Station Chapel and followed by a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. A burial with full military honors will be held at Barrancas National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. The Sturgis family would like to express their appreciation for the kindness and support given to them by family and friends during their time of bereavement. An exemplary Christian and superlative gentleman, Arthur Carl Sturgis will be greatly missed. Always on our minds and in our hearts, may he find peace and joy in the arms of God. FAITH CHAPEL FUNERAL HOME SOUTH, 100 Beverly Pkwy, is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be placed online at www.fcfhs.com Visitation: Corry Station Chapel Service: Corry Station Chapel

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    Arthur Carl “AC” Sturgis, 78, of Pensacola passed from this life on April 1, 2012 following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born to the late Arthur and Edith Sturgis on July 20, 1933 in Hilda, Missouri. Arthur graduated from... View Obituary & Service Information

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