Louis Ridgewood Sterling Jr.

He was a very proud Veteran of the US Marines serving 4 years protecting this country in Vietnam, and also a Man of God. He loved quoting the Bible with many scriptures he had memorized over his years learning the Word. He was a wonderful soul that will be missed by anyone who was blessed by his presence. He loved fishing with his sons on the bayou and enjoyed anytime he had with his family. He and his wife Stephanie E. Sterling, shared 52 years of marriage. A love and bound that was unbreakable. They cherished love, compassion, and laughter throughout those years together, and were blessed with 5 beautiful children. Brian Sterling, Andrew Sterling (Tina Sterling), Stormy Sterling (Richard Maple), Gina Sterling (Steve Mason), and Louis Sterling III (03/03/1977-07/28/2023). Louis will be remembered as a husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather; uncle, brother, and cousin. He was loved more than words can describe and will forever be in all of our hearts. He is preceded in death by his father and mother, Louis R. Sterling Sr. and Mabel A. Sterling (Carnahan) as well as sisters Gladys Sterling; Barbara Thompson; Patricia Sterling; Connie Bashara; Debra aka Debbie Sterling. “God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So, he put His arms around you, and whispered “Come with Me”. With tearful eyes we watched you fade away. Although we loved you dearly we could not make you stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard-working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.” -Author Unknown “SO GO AND RUN FREE: So go and run free with the angels, Dance around the golden clouds, For the Lord has chosen you to be with him, And we should be proud, Although he has taken you from us, And our pain a lifetime will last, Your memory will never escape us, But make us glad for the time we did have, Your face will always be hidden deep inside our hearts, Each precious moment you gave us, Shall never, ever depart, So go and run free with the angels, As they sing tenderly, And please be sure to tell them, To take good care of you for me.” -Author Unknown