Jim Sterling

Jim Sterling, 90, of Texarkana, TX passed away September 12, 2011 at his home. Mr. Sterling was born December 24, 1920 in Washburn, TX. He was a member of Texas A & M University's Letterman's Association, Texas A & M Hall of Famer for the 1939 National Championship Team; he was a veteran of the U. S. Army; and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. Mr. Sterling was a member of First Christian Church, Panhandle, TX. Mr. Sterling was also the owner of Seven-O Corporation and was a lifelong Cattleman and Rancher.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sparky; and sons, Dan Sterling and Mark Sterling.

Survivors include his daughter, Jean Sterling Nolan, and husband, Tom Nolan; daughter-in-law, Sandra Sterling; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren.

Services will be 10 a.m., Thursday, September 15, 2011 at East Memorial Chapel - Moores Lane with Rev. Danny Wayman officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park under the direction of East Funeral Home - Moores Lane.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to 12th Man Foundation, P.O. Box 2800, College Station,Texas 77841 for the 1939 Sport Museum Fund.

Online tributes may be made at www.eastfunerals.com.