Joe Sturdivant, 68, of Robinson passed away Wednesday October 8 at his residence. Visitation with the family will be 2 to 4 pm Saturday, October 18 at Bellmead Funeral Home. Joe was born December 28, 1939 in Bastrop, TX to Joe and Myrtle (Campbell) Sturdivant. He owned and operated Sturdivant's Transmissions in Waco since 1967, was a member of USAC, NASCAR and IMCA. Joe has been involved with car racing since the early 1960's. His best friend Don Stricker preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife Joyce Sturdivant, son Joe and his wife Rhonda, sister Shirley Howard and her husband Ebner, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.