Ronnie Leon Sturdivant, a well-known entrepreneur passed into eternity on August 30, 2008. Ronnie, a faithful servant of the Lord, was born February 11, 1956 to the late Andrew James (Jay) and Edna McClendon Sturdivant in Polkton, NC.
Precious memories are held by his wife Dianne Sturdivant, two sons and daughter all of Durham, NC; mother Edna Sturdivant, nine sisters and brothers, and a host of relatives and friends.
Sturdivant graduated from Bowman High School in Wadesboro, NC, attended Durham Business College receiving an Associates degree, and graduated from North Carolina Central University earning a degree in Business Administration. He was a faithful Christian who served as a mentor for countless people both young and old. He was an entrepreneur, author, speaker and strong family man. He was the recipient of numerous awards and recognitions including, but not limited to, Minority Business of the Year award, The Trendsetters award, Atlanta Regional Minority Service Firm of the Year award from the US Department of Commerce, Outstanding Community Service Award, Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Positive Image Award, and recognized as one of the “Twenty Five People to Watch in the Triangle” by the News and Observer Newspaper.
During his lifetime, Ronnie helped many others to lead empowered, successful lives. He employed hundreds of people and taught money strategies to many. He also hosted a contingency of world-class athletes from around the globe for the Pan African Games, as well as, served as Wealth Management presenter at the Blacks in Government annual national conference.
Known for his visionary qualities, unyielding determination and business ingenuity, Ronnie’s charismatic smile, energetic and passionate work ethics inspired people of all walks of life. His mantra…“Don’t Ever Give Up!”. He will be missed enormously by all those whose lives he touched.
Funeral services were held on Saturday September 6, 2008 at the Cole Mill Rd. Church of Christ – 1617 Cole Mill Road, Durham, NC at 1:00 pm; Public viewing was held prior to the services: 11am – 12:45 pm at the church. Services entrusted to Scarborough and Hargett Funeral Home Inc. In lieu of flowers, the family request donations sent to the Ronnie Sturdivant Memorial Education Fund – 212 N. Corcoran St. – Durham, NC 27701.
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12-25-2008
My dearest Ronnie,
My first Christmas without you in 32 years!!! I'm a little sad, and lonely today. I'm reflecting on all the good times we shared at xmas and how you loved this holiday. We placed a beautiful Xmas wreath on your grave and even brought "little Leon", by to see the gravesite. I know you are watching over us and we are all missing you. I can hear your voice in my head saying.... Dianne just, TRUST GOD and everything will be all right". I am trusting God to see me through each day, and studying your lessons and the Bible to keep me whole. I will make it and the children will also, because of the great legacy of love, compassion, and strenght you give us while you were on this earth. I will always love and cherish you. Dianne
Merry Christmas from all of Us...
Hey PoPz,
What a day...iz christmas eve and so much has happen today... First I was ask to sign a few of your books in your honor today...Next we visited your site and place a lovely flower over you... I even got pictures of everything... even the pic of your grandson first visit to you... I was feeling kinda sad earlier, with all the memories and things going on... but I'm good now and had to come here and post my feelings of JOY.. You're very much missed but you will always remain in my heart...R.I.P luv always your first son... Juan C.
It feels like that i just saw him yestarday and that was a great feeling and every time i see or think about him it feels like he is just right beside me or whiching over me and every thing i do .
So don't worry uncle Ronnie one day i'm coming home with you to see your smile again.
love always your neise chrystal cox
i'm coming ...just wait for me at the gates of heaven. love you
| Synethia Smith |
R.I.P. Love you |
November 1, 2011 |
Well You been gone for 3 years , and i still think about you , i know that you are in a better place now because you there with grandaddy jay.. I Miss Your Handsome smile and i miss when you use to come to grandma edna 's house .. Well uncle Ronnie i Miss You .. Tell Grandaddy Jay i said Hey And i Love Em.. Well leave me room Up there .. R.I.P. Gone to Soon .. Love You Unk.
| synethia smith |
R.I.P |
March 18, 2011 |
R.I.P uncle ronnie you will never be forgotten about....I Miss you...One day I will be there and you will be at the gate waiting on me.....R.I.P Love ya..
| Dianne, Loving Wife |
Thinking of You |
March 23, 2010 |
I am really have a difficult day, dealing with this legal process that is suppose to bring justice for your death. The legal process seems like it is favoring the murder rather than providing justice. I tell myself that my hope does not rely on the legal system, but on God. He will be the final judge in this matter. God knows the truth, and he will provide the final verdict. My job as you would say is to relax, and
TRUST GOD. I must say today that it is easier said that done! I know that God will never fail me or abandon me. I know that everything that happens is for the purpose of strengthening me and bringing me closer to Him. Reading your class lessons has helped me to stay focused on God, rather that on my circumstances. I miss you, and will always love you.
| Warren Caldwell |
My Friend Forever |
February 24, 2010 |
Mr. Sturdivant,
I can't even explain how my heart even feel tonight. Here we are months and months after you are gone I'm still hurting. So much has happened since then. You were so inspiring to me. Even this morning 12:04 am. I'm sitting up the middle of the night looking at your pictures, listening to you teach on your videos. I've never ever in my entire life had a friend that meant so much to me. I expected us to do some great things together. My Cd is getting ready to come out finally. It's on radio across the country. My sons are really growing. I can still remember you getting on Jonathan and making him feel funny and laugh. Yes I miss you man. rest with our God in heaven. We all will get to serve Him and worship Him together one day. Just did not want it to happen this way. While you are up there, talk to the Lord for me.
Your closest friend that nobody realized.
Warren Caldwell
| Sarah Bennett Harrison |
To The Sturdivant Family |
September 12, 2008 |
May The Lord Continue To Strengthen You With His Love! Hold On To Memories Of Ronnie. He Was A Mighty Strong Man Of God.
