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Sterling Carroll Obituary

CARROLL, STERLING PRICE, age 83, of Davenport, FL, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2005. He was born in Sylvester, Texas and lived in the Orlando area for 38 years. Sterling had an impressive career in the military, serving as an Air Force pilot for 26 years and flying B-47 bombers in World War II. Recognized for his leadership skills, he attained the rank of Lieutenant Colonel and yet, never let his military service define the rest of his life. He was an avid Nascar fan and outdoorsman, loving to water ski, snow ski, golf and travel. He thoroughly enjoyed traveling across North America in his RV and was active in two travel clubs. Sterling had strong religious convictions and was an active charter member of the Community of Faith United Methodist Church. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Nan and her four children, Carol, Kathy, Karen and Ben; his own children, Nora, Jodie, and Sterling; and seven grandchildren. A memorial service of celebration will be held on Sunday, October 2, 2005 at 2PM at the Community of Faith United Methodist Church (inside Four Corners Middle School at Hwy 27 & Student Drive). This will be a time of remembering his life and service in our community. A reception will follow the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community of Faith United Methodist Church Building Fund, 9110 U.S. Highway 192, Suite B, Clermont, FL 34714 (Church Office).

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Published by Orlando Sentinel on Sep. 25, 2005.

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Bart and Pat Mc Carthy

October 6, 2005

Mary Nan, we are so sorry for your loss. It is also our loss for we loved seeing you both at the reunions of the 349th Group. Maybe we will see you at another reunion here on earth.

With Love

Pat and Bart

Lyle Schmeiser

October 1, 2005

Comrade Sterling Price Carroll was a Life Member of Central Florida Chapter 16 Disabled American Veterans at 2040 W. Central Blvd in Orlando Florida 32805<><>I am proud to be an American for at least I know I am FREE and....we all owe that FREEDOM to every man and woman to ever have donned a military uniform and gone off to war to protect and preserve that FREEDOM that we ALL enjoy today!!! We extend our most profound deepest sympathy to his wife Mary Nan, to all their children and grandchildren in the loss of their loved one and our Comrade...another one of America's HEROES has passed off the stage of action<><>With Utmost Respect and Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy<> Lyle Schmeiser, Chaplain for Central Florida Chapter 16 Disabled American Veterans.

Boyd and Lilas Umphrey

September 27, 2005

Oh Sterling, how we will miss you! Your charm, your teasing, your surprises, your jokes and your great love for Mary Nan. What an example for the rest of us. We're sending our love to you and hope to see you another day. And to Mary Nan, our sympathy for your loss and appreciation for your sharing Sterling with COF. Bud and Lilas

Greg & Tori Bales

September 25, 2005

Sterling, your are up there, healed and having a ball now, enjoying your new life with our Lord. Church and Sunday School will miss our jokester who kept us all on our toes.

Laura Dooling Coiner

September 25, 2005

We are so sorry for your loss Mary Nan. His perpetual smile will always be embedded in my mind and thoughts. Thank you for being such wonderful friends to my mother and father. Sterling is in good company.

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