Sterling Ward, 66, of Orlando, Florida (formerly of Winter Garden for 20 years) passed away on January 16, 2015. He was born on September 15, 1948 in Weona, Arkansas to the late James C. and Hazel J. (Williamson) Ward. Sterling was a retired foreman for Winter Garden Citrus Products (Louis Dreyfus) for 37 years. He was a member of Cornerstone Community Church. Sterling enjoyed bowling on a league in his younger years. He also played softball, enjoyed surf fishing and playing the guitar and writing songs. You might even drive by and see him working someone's car under a shade tree. He is preceded in death by his brother, Louis Ward. Survivors include his beloved wife of 46 years, Phyllis; sons, James (Chandra) Ward, Joe (Tiffany) Ward; daughter, Tracey (Chris) Darden and eight grandchildren. Arrangements entrusted to Woodlawn Memorial Park and Funeral Home, Gotha, FL 34734.