Curtis Lynn Sterling, age 49, passed away March 24, 2023, at his home in East Prairie, Missouri.  He was born April 26, 1973, in Alton, Illinois to the late Clyde Thomas Sterling and Lindy Ann Hopper Sterling.

Survivors include two sons, Austin (Brittany) Hedrick of Crittenden, Kentucky and Hayden Sterling of East Prairie; six brothers, Jimmy (Carolyn) Sterling, Kenny Sterling, David (Tammy) Sterling, Danny (Roberta) Sterling, Gary (Barb) Sterling and Michael (Jamie) Sterling, all of East Prairie; three sisters, Patty Williamson of East Prairie, Dennie Hudgens of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Melissa Sterling of Katy, Texas; and one grandchild, Tywin Hedrick.

Curtis was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Thomas "Micky" Sterling, Darrell "Bo" Sterling and Steven "Scooby" Sterling.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 8, 2023, from 1 - 2 p.m. at Full Gospel Church in East Prairie.  A memorial service will follow at 2 p.m. at Full Gospel with Pastor Larry Gammons of Lilbourn officiating.

Interment will follow at Dogwood Cemetery.

Shelby Funeral Home of East Prairie is in charge of arrangements.