Donnie Ralph Sterling, 65

CRISFIELD - Donnie Ralph Sterling, 65, died Thursday, Oct. 11, 2007, at his home.

Born in Crisfield on Nov. 8, 1941, he was a son of the late Ralph and Oleana Tawes Sterling.

A U.S. Navy veteran, he was a self-employed carpenter for 23 years, and was a retired maintenance supervisor for the state of Maryland Department of Natural Resources at Janes Island State Park in Crisfield.

He was a member of the Crisfield Church of God, AARP and Peninsula Partners.

He is survived by his wife of 11 years, Marilyn Mallurca Sterling of Crisfield; two children, Kim Davis and Kevin Sterling, both of Crisfield; one brother, George Christopher Sterling of Florida; three grandchildren, Thomas Smith, Lindsay Heath and Kelsey Sterling, all of Crisfield; his special friend, Anthony Dixon of Crisfield; and several nieces and nephews.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Rae Celia Hinman.

Graveside funeral services and burial were held Oct. 16 at Sunnyridge Memorial Park in Crisfield. The Rev. Philip Morris officiated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Church of God, 134 Maryland Ave., Crisfield, Maryland 21817.

Arrangements were in the care of Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home in Crisfield.