Sterling, 78 PALM COAST, Fla. - George Christopher Sterling, 78, of Palm Coast, passed away at Kindred Hospital. Born Feb. 18, 1933, to Ralph and Ohlena Tawes Sterling of Crisfield. George spent 4 years in the U.S. Army and later spent 26 years in the Air Force, retiring as a Master Sergeant. He continued another 12 years in Civil Service in public relations in San Antonio, Texas. George and his wife Irmengard E. Sterling moved to Palm Coast, Fla., 10 years ago. Preceded in death by his son, Christopher; his mother, Ohlena; his father, Ralph; his sister, Rae Hinman; and a brother, Donnie Sterling. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Irmengard E. Sterling, whom he met in Regensburg, Germany; four nieces, one nephew, and a very special friend Virginia Byrd Hamblin. Honoring his wishes no public services were held. Craig Funeral Home of St. Augustine handled the arrangements.