William ‘Bill’ Dale Sturgill went to his permanent home in heaven on Sept. 18, 2025. He was born May 27, 1946, to Lottie Ethel Deck and Oran Vernon Sturgill in Sophia, WV. Both parents preceded him in death. Also preceding him were sisters Karen Parker and Audrey Schneberger, and brother Lowell; brothers-in-law Dave Franks, Curtis Parker, and John Moomaw; sister-in-law Patty Jo Sturgill; and nephew Philip Parker.
Surviving him are his beloved wife Ruth Campbell Sturgill, siblings Patricia Franks, James (Victoria), Keith (Leslie), Martha Moomaw, Louella (Gary) Lilly; brother-in-law Gerry Schneberger; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews; and great, great nieces and nephews.
Bill graduated from Sophia High School in West Virginia, received his bachelor’s degree from Berea College in Kentucky, and had further education through classes at the WV Bankers School and a degree from the Graduate School of Banking in Boulder, CO. His work life included positions with Lima Public Schools in Ohio, Greenbrier East High School in WV, First National Bank of Ronceverte and Lewisburg Office Equipment in WV.
A man of God with a servant’s heart, Bill was an encourager and cared deeply for others. Attending Greenbrier Baptist Church in Ronceverte, WV, he served as a founding and continual board member for Seneca Trail Christian Academy, church treasurer, mission’s treasurer, deacon, trustee, choir member, congregational singing leader, and a member of the church’s English handbell choir.
Bill was a champion for Ronceverte and the Greenbrier Valley. He served on the rubber ducky race committee and chaired the liar’s contest competition for the Ronceverte River Festival. Bill was on the board of the Ronceverte Housing Development. He was a member of the Ronceverte Lion’s Club and served as district governor of that organization. Bill also served on the Ronceverte Merchants’ Association and assisted in establishing the Ronceverte Farmers’ Market.
Besides his volunteer time in Ronceverte, Bill was a member of the Greenbrier Valley Economic Development Corporation. At the State Fair of West Virginia, Bill worked as Ticket Seller Manager and over the Treasurer’s office. For relaxation through the years, he enjoyed flying a light plane, reading, and spelunking. He started the local chapter of the speleological society.
Following cremation, a celebration of his life will be held with visitation on Friday, Oct. 3 from 6 to 8 p.m. and a service on Oct. 4 at 4 p.m. Both will be held at Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home Chapel, 212 Monroe Avenue, Ronceverte, WV 24970. Interment will be private for family.
To honor Bill’s life, donations may be made to 1) Greenbrier Baptist Church, 2) Greenbrier Baptist Church Missions Department or 3) Seneca Trail Christian Academy. The address for each suggested donation is 321 Trailblazer Drive, Ronceverte WV 24970. Or, if you wish, a donation may be made to any organization or charity of your choice. Flowers are also appreciated.
Wallace & Wallace Funeral Home in Ronceverte is in charge of arrangements. Please send online condolences by visiting www.WallaceandWallaceFH.com
