Joseph William Sturgeon, 69, of New Market, passed away on December 30, 2021 at Sentara RMH.

He was born in West Virginia on January 10, 1952 to the late Ray Joe and Grace Marie Sturgeon.

He worked as a dish washer at Wood Grill and previously worked at Pilgrims Pride for 26 years. He loved hunting and was a hard worker.

He is survived by his three sisters, Bessie Gump and husband Larry, Anna Sturgeon, Opal; six brothers, Ray Sturgeon and companion Jeanette Miller, Ralph Sturgeon, Mike Sturgeon and wife Leslie, Lee Sturgeon and wife, Raymond Sturgeon and wife, Gary Wayne Sturgeon; companion Anna Reel;  step children, Bonnie Sue Propst and companion Claude Morris, Elizabeth Propst, Paul Propst; three step grandchildren, Aaron Mayne, Zachary Mayne, Samantha Metzler; two step great grandchildren, Kelsie and Adalind; and three pets, Sampson, Bear, and Rebel.

A sister, JoAnn Helton and two brothers, John Sturgeon and Richard Ray Sturgeon preceded him in death.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, January 15 at 2:00 PM at Fellowship Community Cemetery.  Masks are encouraged.

The body will be cremated.