James Christopher Sturgill, 51, of New Kensington passed away on September 20, 2020. He was born on April 14,1969 and the son of Gary (Arlene Fennell) Sturgill. Chris was employed at TruLite Glass and Aluminum in Cheswick for 23 years and a graduate of Leechburg High School. He loved the outdoors; especially fishing, hunting, and riding his motorcycle. He was an avid sports fan with his favorite team, the Dallas Cowboys. Chris also enjoyed drawing, tattoos, and spending time with his family as well as listening to heavy metal music in his "man cave". He is survived by his parents, Gary (Arlene Fennell) Sturgill of Parks Township; his soul mate, Stephanie Rau of New Kensington; five daughters, Heather (Tucker) Bell of Mahaffey, Christina (Derek) Mack of Kittanning, Denise (Jordan) Johnson of Vandergrift, Lacey Sturgill of Freedom, and Alexis (Bill) Celender of Leechburg; one son, Randy (Maggie) Sturgill of Leechburg; one sister, Regina Sturgill of Vandergrift; and ten grandchildren as well as several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Harold and Marceal (Wolfe) Fennell; paternal grandparents, Lacey and Doris (Smith) Sturgill; one uncle, Michael Keith Sturgill; and one aunt, Donna J. Rearic. Family and friends will be received on Friday, September 25, 2020, from 12:00 - 2:00 pm and 3:00 - 6:00 pm with a service at 6:00 pm conducted by Pastor Thomas Kelley, The Church of God, at the Janette L. Gamble Funeral Home Inc. 2842 River Road, Vandergrift, PA 15690; 724-567-7006. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the family. Online condolences can be made at Gamblefh.com.