I met Sterling through my husband Jim, a fellow SPHS classmate, and liked him immediately. He walked the mall often, and would always stop by my office and ask me "Are you still married to that old boy from South Park?", always with laughter in his voice. Then he would say, "Bless you!". I had the privilege of sitting by Sterling at supper Tuesday night at the SPHS meeting, and was also honored to have taken some of the last photos of Sterling. I am deeply saddened by his passing, but rejoicing that he is at home with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ! Rest in peace, my sweet friend. He will be missed! Praying for the family and friends!
Sunday, June 17, 2012

I was so saddened to hear of Sterling's passing. I was fortunate enough to see him just a few weeks ago at my dad's funeral in Austin. It meant a lot to us that he made that long trip from Beaumont. Jay, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sunday, June 17, 2012

Our Thought's & Prayer's go out to your Family.
Sunday, June 17, 2012

Sterling was my life long friend. I am sad for his passing but happy that he is at peace with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I will miss him.
Sunday, June 17, 2012

Upon first hearing of Sterling going "Home", my heart was sad. But, then I realized that he was walking on those golden streets with our Lord.

Sterling and I went to school together from the 1st grade at Giles Elementary through graduation in 1965 at South Park High School. Our mothers were in the PTA together as well as homeroom mothers. So, Sterling and I had a special friendship. We grew closer together these last few years during the mini class reunions of the SPHS class of '65. What a treasure he was and is to me.

Heartfelt prayers to Sterlings family and many friends. He will be missed by all.

Lou Bodden Buxton
Saturday, June 16, 2012