Birth date: Oct 31, 1933 Death date: Aug 4, 2022
James Lee Sturrock was born behind the piano in his grandmother’s house in Kirbyville, TX on October 31, 1933, to Jasper Levi Sturrock and Esther Evelyn Roberts Sturrock. He passed away August 4, 2022, at his home in Longview, TX. Read Obituary
I met the Sturrocks at Oakland Heights and later they were around the corner neighbors. He loved to pick at me, especially if he came by and I was out mowing my yard after work at dusk. He never offered to mow for me, but he did purchase headlights to be worn on my cap bill so I could see in the dark!! I loved him and Ms. Jeanne. They are walking the streets of gold together and we who know Christ Jesus will see them again. God's blessings on his family.
Please accept my heartfelt sympathy in the passing of this fine gentleman. And … for his late wife I did not know had passed also. A wonderful couple. He always had a smile when I passed his path. God Bless all of you.
Sincerely, Natalie Rabicoff
Dear Jeff and all Scouting friends, What a great leader and inspirational gentleman we enjoyed having known and traveled with your father, Dr. Sturrock. I cherish my Philmont trip with you. I hope you find comfort knowing that Dr. Sturrock was appreciated by all Scouts who knew him and you. We share your loss.
Clint C “Chip” Blackman III
We are so sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Sturrock. We knew him as he served so many years at OHBC. It was so amazing to watch him care for his wife over many years. Please know, family, that we greatly admired both of your parents even though we never had any close association with them in Sunday School. Our heartfelt prayers and thoughts are with you.
Larry and Sandra Risinger
I worked with “Doc ‘Roc” at Eastman in the 80’s and early 90’s. Always upbeat and proud of his Celtic heritage. He will be missed.
I was lucky enough to to meet him through Monica, and take care of his wife a couple of times as well as cut his hair. He had such a vibrant and humorous personality! Will definitely miss his stories! My condolences to the family ❤️
We met Mr. Jim after joining Oakland Heights several years ago. What a blessing he was to us and our church family. Our prayers are with his family and all who mourn his home going.
Bill and Nancy Slack
Very fortunate to have known this wonderful man, mainly through his association with the Longview Lobo Band and his two great kids. My condolences and prayers to Jeff and Emalyn and the rest of Jim’s family and friends.
How lucky I was to be a member of Boy Scout Troop 261 under the leadership of Scoutmaster Sturrock and his able Assistant Scoutmaster Robert Smith. These men were wonderful mentors. Our troop was very active. We had trips to White Rock Lake, Lake Greeson, El Rancho Cinco, Philmont, camping trips and midnight hikes on the land near the airport and of course Camp Pirtle. One year we had a grilled chicken and garage sale and financed our trip to the San Antonio Worlds Fair. We got to sleep on the floor of the gymnasium at an Air Force base. What fun. I have fond memories of those days and will always be grateful for the leadership and example these men exhibited.
There doesn’t appear to be anything left of our cabin or time capsule. I suspect Troop 201.
Dennis Parr
