Obituary of Dwane Z. Sturkie

Dwane was born on September 28, 1946, in Gaston, South Carolina to Howard Legare and Pauline Dowd Sturkie. Dwane was a retired Engineer from the City of Columbia Fire Department.  He and his father also owned a construction company for many years. Dwane continued to operate the company after his father passed away and brought his sons into the family business.

Dwane enjoyed vacations at the beach with his family throughout the years, enjoyed traditional hymns, gospel and country music and was an avid collector.  He was also a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

He is survived by his brothers, Edward (Amy) Sturkie, Lamar (Annie Laura) Sturkie and Larry (Tonya) Sturkie. Also surviving are his children, Sandy (Ben) Gunter, Darryl Sturkie, Kevin (Bonnie) Sturkie and Hunter Sturkie; his grandchildren, Krystal (Rick) Roe, Jamison (Ashley) Pitts, Justin (Lauren) Pitts, Colt Gunter, Kayla Sturkie and Braxton Sturkie; and eleven great grandchildren; along with numerous nieces and nephews. 

Dwane is preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Stephen Sturkie.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 2, 2024 at 1:00 pm, followed by the service at 2:00pm, at Thomson Funeral Home at Greenlawn Memorial Park. Interment will follow at 3:00pm.