Sterling D. Griffith

Sterling was a man who loved his family, his friends, and Christ. He spent 57 wonderful years with his wife, Betty. Sterling had 4 children: Gary (wife Patricia), Mike, Tamy (husband Steve), Sterling Jr. (wife Melodie); he had 8 grandchildren: Melanie, Marli, Miranda, Cody, Casey, Brandon, Rene and Michael Jr. and 3 great-grandchildren: Ashlyn, Brilen and Conner.

Sterling was born to the late Jessie Faye Green Griffith and Walton Griffith. He grew up in Francitas, Texas and was one of twelve children: Faye Cook (husband Haskel), Susie Jalufka (husband Fred), Irvin (wife Shirley), Kerry O’Neal (wife Margie). Preceded in death by: Jay W. Griffith, Annie Mae Long, Vernon Griffith, Melvina Nelson, Ethel Tanner, Mack Griffith, Raymond Griffith.

Sterling’s love of country music and his God given talent to entertain gave the Crossroads area almost 40 years of Country Opry Shows.

A private family burial will take place. A Sterling Griffith Memorial Opry will be held sometime in January.

Words of comfort may be shared with the family at www.richardsoncolonial.com.