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Jack Sterling Obituary
Jack E. Sterling, 88, of North Baltimore, passed away at 5:20 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 2022, at Briar Hill Health Campus.
He was born Nov. 8, 1934, in Bowling Green, to the late Joseph C. and Geraldine (Moore) Sterling. He married Donna J. Beck on May 28, 1952, and she preceded him in death Oct. 30, 2022.
Jack is survived by his son, Jack H. Sterling of North Baltimore; daughter, Pam (Sam) Nigh of Van Buren; grandchildren, Amy (Mick) Seibert, Carrie (John) Rankins, Sarah (Jim) Allen, Joshua Nigh, Holli (Brian) Siferd, Kelli Sterling, Joe (Chelsey) Sterling, and Blayk Sterling; great-grandchildren, Jeffrey (Samantha) Rodabaugh, Keyana (Devon) Nelson, Rylee Seibert, Noah Rankins, Madelyn Rankins, MacKenzie Rankins, Ariana Allen, Elise Allen, Garrett Siferd, Drew (Kate) Siferd, Miranda (Andrew) Slough, Maicie Leal, Clay Dockery, Joslynn (Allen) Powell, and Joseph Sterling; and great-great-grandchildren, Nathan, Amelia Rae, Lela, Zane, Dominic, Kenley, Kaiser, Mariam, Mariana, and Greyson.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Kay Boney; and great-great-granddaughter, Charlie.
Jack was a retired farmer. He formerly worked for France Stone Quarry, Semi Driver and JMJ Bulldozing. He was a member of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Baltimore, and former member of Dayspring Assembly of God in Bowling Green. Jack had also written an editorial for the North Baltimore News under the name of "Farmer Jack." His loves in life were his family, farming, and sharing Jesus.
Jack's funeral will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 14, 2022, at SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore. Visitation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Wednesday. Pastor Rob Johnson will officiate. Burial will be at Wingston Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, North Baltimore. Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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