Jerry Dean Sterling
1945 - 2024
Jerry Dean Sterling
1945 - 2024
Obituary
Guest Book
Jerry Sterling Obituary
Jerry Dean Sterling, 78, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. He was born in 1945, in Maryville, Tennessee to the late John and Zelma Mae Smelser Sterling. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Chester and John Jr.; sisters, Willie Helen and Libby; his previous wife and the mother of his children, Regina Townsend.
As a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a degree in Manufacturing Technology, he was prepared for a 33-year career with Lockheed Martin. The interests and natural talent he had were unique in the fact that he could repair most anything. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, old cars, and automotive repair and "general fixing". Jerry was an active member of Calhoun First Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Sterling; sons, Mike (Melissa) Sterling of Wartrace, Tennessee and Rusty (Shelly) Sterling of Dallas, Georgia; grandchildren Evan, Aidan, and Eden.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 26, 2024, in the People Street of Calhoun First Baptist Church, from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 26, from the Sanctuary of Calhoun First Baptist Church with Dr. John Barber officiating. Chet and Reva Utz will be in charge of music. Burial will follow in West Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Gentlemen serving as pallbearers are Bob Bullard, Terry Weaver, Tom Shanahan, Skipper Stewart, Evan Sterling, and Aidan Sterling.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Pearson Volunteer Ministry, 248 Reeves Station Rd, Calhoun, Georgia, 30701, or Calvary Childrens Home, 1430 Lost Mountain Rd, Powder Springs, Georgia, 30127.
The Brannon family and staff are honored to serve the family of Jerry Dean Sterling.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Jerry Sterling
Tell your own story about Jerry
Memories and condolences can be left on the obituary at the funeral home website.
How you can show support
711 College Street, Calhoun, GA 30701
Make a Donation
in Jerry Sterling's name
How to support Jerry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Jerry Sterling's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more