Corey Sturgis

Corey Austin Sturgis, age 30, of Greensboro, passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2009.

The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8pm from A.E. Carter Funeral Home in Madison, during which time special memories of Corey will be shared.

Corey was born on May 31, 1979, in Anderson, S.C., to Charles and Deborah Griggs Sturgis. The family eventually moved to Watkinsville where Corey was a 1997 graduate of Oconee County High School. Corey joined the United States Navy and served six years. During this time, he was active in the Persian Gulf. He was currently a full-time student at East Central Technical College. Corey had a love for movies and enjoyed writing screen plays as a hobby. He also enjoyed computers and video games. Corey will be remembered as a very intelligent and talented young man.

Survivors include one daughter, Zoey Sturgis of Lemoore, Calif.; as well as his parents, Charles and Deborah Sturgis of Greensboro; and a brother, Kyle Sturgis (Sandy) of Watkinsville. Also surviving are a niece, Sable Sturgis; and a nephew, Brock Sturgis. Corey also leaves behind aunts and uncles, Richard Griggs (Barbara) of Elberton, Edwin Sturgis (Bonny) and David Sturgis (Sandy), all of Panama City, Fla.

Please visit www.aecarterfh.com to sign the online register.

A.E. Carter Funeral Home has charge of arrangements.