Louis Lee Sterling, Sr. passed away on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the age of 69. A resident of Metairie, LA and a native of Liberty, MS. Son of the late Dallie P. Sterling and Neta Bell Sterling Bateman. Beloved husband of Karen M. Guinn Sterling and the late Sarah Frances Cotten Sterling. Father of Louis L. Sterling, Jr., Sheila Sterling Savoy (Thad) and Tracey Sterling. Brother of Jim H. Sterling and the late Catherine Umbrello. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 4 great grandsons, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Mr. Sterling retired from Delta Airlines after 28 years of employment. He served in the U.S. Navy, was a member of the Moisant Lions Club, the VFW Post in Crosby, MS and American Legion Post No. 396. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the visitation at Whittington Memorial Church, King Road, Liberty, MS on Monday, May 9, 2011 beginning at 9:00 AM with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 PM. Interment will be in Whittington Memorial Cemetery. Marshall Funeral Home in Liberty, MS (601-384-2732) is in charge of arrangements.