Obituary: Samuel Milton Sturman

Samuel Milton Sturman, 90, died Sept. 17. Milton was born to Bessie and Sidney Sturman on October 16, 1930, in Atlanta. He was a graduate of Boys High, where he played baseball. He also competed in golf and bowling for many years. Milton worked for the Southern Motor Carriers Rate Conference, Inc. as well as Post Properties. He is survived by his sister Natalie Ellis; nieces Susan Berkowitz, Tzivia (Helen) Silverstein; nephews Mark Ellis, Howard Ellis MD, Steven Berkowitz (Michele), and Ira Sturman; seven great-nieces and -nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, brother Robert Sturman, brother-in-law Seymour Ellis, sister Sylvia Berkowitz, brother-in-law Sam Berkowitz, and dear friend Dell Asher. Per his wishes, he has been cremated. The family will have a memorial service at Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Dressler’s, 770-451-4999.

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