Anthony "Toby" Sturdivant

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June 4, 1956 ~ August 5, 2026

Anthony “Toby” Clifford Sturdivant, 70, passed away Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at his home.

Toby was a native of Moore County, born June 4, 1956.   He was a mechanic and always loved working on all kinds of cars.   Toby enjoyed fishing, NASCAR and a good cold Mt. Dew.  He loved his family very much and enjoyed time spent with his grandchildren.  The family remembers his smile and that he was always ready with a joke.   He was preceded in death by father: JP Sturdivant; wife Elizabeth Sturdivant; daughter: Lois Frazier.  

Toby is survived by his wife Charlotte; children: Christy Sturdivant Mayer and husband Don, Melissa Sturdivant and Timothy Brady, Wayne Sturdivant, Marissa Sturdivant;  mother: Peggy Sturdivant; sisters: Elaine Lamb, Lisa Williams and husband Ricky, Amy McDaniels and husband Donnie, JoAnn Harris and husband Brad;  brothers: Gerald Sturdivant and wife Ann, Roger Sturdivant and wife Helen; grandchildren: Bobby Sturdivant, Gracie Blake, Kala Brown, Savannah Sturdivant, Andrew Shockley, Sr., Audrey Shockley, Manuel Mendoza, Gabriella Mendoza, Brittney Saunders, Brett Pennington; great grandchildren: Sara Shockley, Andrew Shockley, Jr., Atticus Tysor, Braydin Waldin; many nieces, nephews and friends. He also leaves behind his dogs Baby Girl and Fluffy.

Graveside service will be held 4:00 PM,  Saturday, August 8, 2026 at the Family Cemetery, 234 Lick Creek Drive, Carthage, NC, with Pastor James Brewer presiding. 

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 PM, Friday, August 7, 2026 at Kennedy Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to assist with the final expenses.

Condolences may be offered online at pinesfunerals.com

Kennedy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Sturdivant family.

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  1. So sorry to hear of Toby passing. ! So glad I saw him the other week we laughed and had fun as always with Toby. ! Prayers for the family 💙🙏🏼RIP Toby !

  2. I am so sorry for your loss. Toby was always so friendly no matter where you saw him. Would always make you laugh. We will be missed. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Love you all.

  3. To Ms. Peggy and all of Toby’s Family, I am very sorry for the loss of Toby. I will treasure the memories of Toby, spending childhood day with him and Gerald, spending the nights with each other and always working on something whether it was a bike, go cart, or something. Toby would always bring a smile to your face with his actions or a joke. I am sorry I never got to see him when I would come home. Each one of you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love all of you!

  4. Dear Charlotte, my Wayne, my Hollywood and Melissa,

    May you find peace and comfort in the good memories of Toby.

    As always, Nash

  5. Prayers for Charlotte,Roger,Lisa and family. Toby was always with a smile, quick humor and helping others in need. RIP until we are all called home!

  6. Very sorry to hear of Toby’s passing, use to hang around with him, we had alot of laughs, JP would show me alot of things about cars, praying for you and your family

  7. We are very sorry to hear of Toby’s passing. He was always a good friend. Our prayers are with all the family, especially Ms Peggy, during this difficult time. May God give each of you the strength to get through this and a peace that only HE can give. We love you all.
    Bruce and Leah

  8. Mrs. Sturdivant, Charlotte, Christy, Melissa,Wayne, Marissa and family,
    Kim and I are grieved for you all in your loss of Toby. A kind , friendly family man. He will be missed. May God cradle you all in His loving arms in your grief and in the days to come. We love you. Kim and Bruce Williams


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