Sterling Mack Arceneaux

I met Sterling for the first time at my husband's grandfathers funeral,Leon Sanford. Sterling was very kind and sweet. He lived with PeePaw and provided friendship and much, much more! I can tell by all of these messages he was a man of God and he is now with his maker enjoying eternal life. May God bless his family through this difficult time and may Sterling know just how much he was loved and appreciated by so many!

I am sending my deepest sympathies to Sterling's family. We went to South Park High School together and I remember him with fondness.

Sterling has been a friend most of my life... I hardly remember not knowing him. We were in the same class several years through elementary and were friends throughout our school days. We worked together through the phone company where I saw him often. Just last Tuesday he sat across the table as we planned our class 65th birthday. Sterling, I respected you very much... I will miss you greatly!
Your friend,
Becky

The world was a better place to live in with you in it . God must have other plans for you . You will be in our hearts and mind forever . Love Ol Wayland & Gayle

Sterling's Families. GREENIES all over have you in their prayers.

I have known Sterling since the first grade at Giles Elementary. We were in the same Cub Scout Den. We played together while growing up in South Park. Even though through the years we have not been in close contact, I will remember Sterling as one of the good guys. I really enjoyed visiting with him at our last SPHS reunion! Rest in peace Sterling-you will be missed!

Sterling, I'll bet you look wonderful in your crown!You were always such a joy. We will especially miss you on Wednesday nights. Looking forward to seeing you again. HE IS COMING SOON! Your friend, Joan

I was so blessed by Sterling. He "crashed" our ladies Precept Class two years ago. We grew very fond of him and his heart for our LORD and for helping other people was amazing. A true reflection of the love of our Savior.
We will miss him but are so thankful we will see him again.

The Big Dog and I will miss Sterling's visits and banter as we go forward. We visited on Friday 6/8 to talk about how things had changed and he said that he was ready for the new phase of his life. What a giant leap! He will live on in our memories as a unique man with charisma to spare! God Bless!

DEAR STERLING,
YOU WERE A GOOD, HONORABLE MAN IN THIS LIFETIME. ONCE A HUSBAND, ALWAYS A FRIEND. I KNOW YOU ARE AT THE RIGHT HAND OF THE LORD, WHOM YOU SERVED WITH PASSION. REST IN ETERNAL PEACE MY DEAR FRIEND.
DIANNE ARCENEAUX

I've enjoyed the last 5 years of getting to know you better and becoming a friend. While we were away from home, you always said you enjoyed watering and talking to our plants. They always bloomed for you. I loved the title you gave me, "The Cookie Lady"; it was always a pleasure baking cookies for you. It has been fun watching all the Greenies enjoy their friendship over the years and I am glad you were able to be a part of the Class of 65's friendship. Carol Ann ( The Cookie Lady)

Sterling, where do I begin? We have been friends since junior high days. At every class reunion or mini class get together, you would always joke with others that you still owed me $3.00 gas money for taking you to school. If the truth be known, I owe you Sterling for being a devoted friend for all these years. There was nothing I could ask of you that you wouldn't do for me. I will miss the many phone calls from you when I would just answer "Arceneaux" I will think of you everytime I pass Dairy Queen or when I see a man riding a bicycle. I will miss you my friend. Until we see each other again. Love you. Donnie

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!

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.

Our Thought's & Prayer's go out to your Family.

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.

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

GOD Bless the family through all of this and as for Sterling he is in the arms of Jesus. Amen.

Sterling was one of a kind. He had true servant's heart and loved the Lord most passionately. He always had a smile on his face and would go out of his way to help someone in need. He will be greatly missed, but I know that he is in the presence of Jesus. He always said that this world was not his home, so now he is truly "Home". My dear friend, Sterling, I will see you again some day.

So sorry to hear about Sterling. I went to Giles Elementary School through SPHS, and have enjoyed seeing him at our reunions. He will be missed by all of the class of '65.
Dorothy Jersild McFerrin

Sterling, I am so grateful that I got to see you change your life. You were one of the most giving people I have ever known. I am so glad we got to be so close, not only as my cousin But as a great friend. I know you are up there with Mamo, she"s probably up there calling Sterling Mack to you.
I know you are in the prescence of the LORD and I am a little jealouse. So say hi to all our relatives for me. I will see you again one day. You will be missed. Thanks.
Debbie, Thank you for being his good friend, he thought a lot of you. I know he told me. God Bless you.
Jay, To you and your family my prayers to you and yours. I am sorry for your loss.
Ginger/Virginia Louise

Praying for you all you have my deepest sympathy.He was a
great friend.

Sharon Shores

Sterling Arceneaux was a true Godsent blessing to my family. He earned his Wings and the quietyly helped with his kind and thoughtful words to save my son's life. I may not have my son today if not for Sterling taking the time to teach me how to talk to him. I have known Sterling since childhood and who would have guessed that one day that little freckle faced boy would grow up to save my son's life through his life experiences and Christian devotion. I cannot thank you enough Sterling. I know the Lord has already shown you the long list of good deeds you have done here on Earth and that you have earned a special place in Heaven. We were blessed by your presence.

Sterling you have been a true friend always a phone call away. Your kindness and faith will be deeply missed. Thinking of you so often and remembering the good times. Rest in Peace and forever in my heart.

Sterling I will miss my great friend so much. God Bless You. You have been so good to me in times of need always a brightening my life and giving me hope. Thanks for the memories. Rest in Peace my dear friend.

It was so nice of Sterling to come to my Dad's funeral last month in Austin. It was nice to see him...it had been too many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in Beaumont.

Sterling, I am so sorry to hear of your passing. I'm very happy to hear you were turning your life around. I know you'll be at peace with God now. May God bless. love you, Cindy

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family.

My deepest sympathy to the family.

Be at peace.
Sherry and Forrest Conley

Sterling and I attended South Park High School and he was several years ahead of me. We renewed our friendship over the last few years at Singles class at Calvary Baptist Church. We always loved talking about our Greenie days. Sterling would do anything for anyone. I will miss him but I know he is rejoicing with his Jesus!

Sterling will be missed!
He was an awesome man that expressed the redemption power of Jesus.
God has prepared a wonderful place for him.

I became friends with Sterling through my husband, Myron. I work at LifeShare Blood Centers and Sterling was a very faithful, regular donor. Sterling found out a couple of years ago that he was a "baby donor"...his blood was missing a virus that is very common and as a result his blood went to babies. Sterling was very proud of the fact that his blood was so special and was being used in such a needed way. He always kept the girls laughing and was a joy to have around. We will all miss him...he always left telling everyone that "I owed him a pizza!" I am glad I met him.

He was a dear friend to me for many many years. I remember when he called me one evening here in Florida and said "I got Saved". I was so over joyed. We had many long talks about the Lord. He sure made up for lost time in serving his Lord. He loved the South Park Greenies so much and was always willing to give a hand for all the events. Rest in Peace dear friend.
Loma

I was very blessed to know this fine Christian man the last three years. Sterling was always there for anyone who needed it. I always enjoyed his straight to the point wisdom and Christian counseling. I picture Sterling as he entered Heaven, looking around and going "WOW!" Will miss you my brother and I will never forget you.

Sorry to see you leave, but, I heard that you are with JESUS & I'm very glad about that. See you soon!

So sorry to hear of this loss. Prayers going out to the family at this time. Enjoyed working with Sterling.

We have lost another South Park High School classmate of 65, we will miss you Sterling at all our class dinners and reunions.

Sterling and I have been long time friends...Graduating from South Park High School together in 1965...We were together Tuesday evening planning a celebration of the 65th birthdays of the Class of '65...How glad we are that we were together!!! We will miss Sterling with us but are so grateful that we have had the last few years to renew and deepen friendships. All of us who knew Sterling are so pleased that in recent years he had become so faith filled, had formed some very meaningful friendships, and had become more involved with us who have been longtime friends. We will miss him but we will never forget him and we are comforted by the fact that he is with his God...Rest in peace, dear friend...

Great Guy. Totally enjoyed working with Sterling. May God Bless

I taught guitar to Sterling years ago.I always liked him.Prayers for the family

Sterling was a friend and fellow classmate of mine at South Park High School, Class of 1965. I am so thankful to have known him, he had many trials and disappointments in his life but he had overcome these and had become a witness to many. I know he is at peace and has a special place in Heaven for the witness he was to others. Rest in Peace, friend.