Forest D. "Jake" Sturgeon

June 18, 2020

Forest D. “Jake” Sturgeon, 86, of Winfield passed away Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Hubbard Hospice House West, South Charleston. He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Helen Gladys Gibson Sturgeon; sister, Fern Sturgeon. Jake owned and operated his own business, Sturgeon Welding, for many years and was a member of Mount Vernon Baptist Church, Hurricane. He proudly served his country and state as a member of the West Virginia National Guard for many years. Surviving are his wife, Hazel “Midge” Shaffer Sturgeon; children, Marcia L. Fewell (Rob) of Winfield, Dale Sturgeon of St. Marys; sister, Norma Clark (Charlie) of Durham, NC; grandchildren, Brian Sturgeon (Samantha) of St. Marys, Whitney Harris (Andy) of Hurricane; great-grandchildren, Madison, Reagan and Carter Sturgeon. He was laid to rest privately at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. You may visit his tribute page at ChapmanFuneralHomes.com to share memories and offer condolences to the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hubbard Hospice House West, 4605 MacCorkle Ave., SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Chapman Funeral Home, family-owned and located at 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane is honored to serve Jake and his family.