CLARENCE HOLLAND STURGEON, 71 years of age of Grundy, VA, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2013 at the Wellmont-Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, VA, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Frank Donald and Ora Mae Davis Sturgeon. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a retired Coal Miner. He was a loving husband and father.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2-Sisters: Rosalinda Sturgeon and June Sturgeon; 5-Brothers: Joe Sturgeon, Don Sturgeon, Ira Sturgeon, Kermit Sturgeon and Linkous Sturgeon.

He is survived by his wife, Caroline Stiltner Sturgeon, Garden Creek, VA, 1-Son: David Sturgeon, Dry Fork, VA, 1-Niece:  Teresa Slone, Big Rock, VA, 1-Nephew: Donald Slone, Big Rock, VA, 1-Sister: Ethel M. Lester, Big Rock, VA, 1-Brother: Arnold Sturgeon, Big Rock, VA

Funeral Services for CLARENCE HOLLAND STURGEON will be conducted Friday, May 3, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Evgs. Ronnie Farmer, Adam Farmer and Rusty Owens officiating with burial to follow in the Watkins Branch Cemetery, Grundy, VA.

Friends may call at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Thursday evening at 6:00 P.M. with services at 7:00 P.M.

Active Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.grundyfuneralhome.com

Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, Virginia, is in charge of all arrangements.