Derrill Lee Sturgeon Sr.

Born Nov 16, 1940 in Los Angeles, CA

Married to Sharon Sturgeon, June 9, 1962

Son of Evelyne and George Carl Sturgeon

Graduated from Placer Union High School in 1959

Graduated from Bethany Bible College in 1965

Three children, nine grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren

Pastored churches in Forbestown, CA; Lovelock, NV; Glendale, CA; Riverside, CA.

Served as a missionary to the Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)

Directed the Bangala language Bible School in Andudu, Congo

Founded and directed the French language Bible School in Isiro, Congo

Retired 2006

Currently teaching the Adult Bible Class (ABC) at New Life Community Church in Fair Oaks, CA each Sunday at 9:00 am in room 108.