LAKELAND - William G. Sterling, 85, passed away in Lakeland on July 26th due to a heart attack. He was born on January 30, 1927. He served in the Navy from 1944-1948.
William was preceded in death by his wife, Juanita and son, Marvin Gibbs. He is survived by three daughters, Nancy Koehler-Sterling, Evelyn Lyzenga, and Colleen Gibbs; a son, Tom Koehler; four grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.
A visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 31st from 10-11, with a service following at 11 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Polk City. A luncheon will follow the service.
Graveside services will be later that day at 2:30 at Glen Abbey Memorial Gardens in Auburndale.
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