On August 31, 2020 just as the sun was rising, Mr. Sterling Smith relocated to his new Heavenly home with the Lord Jesus Christ. Sterling was born in Birmingham Alabama on March 14, 1937 to Edward and Daisy Smith. He was proceeded in his home goinh by four brothers. He entered active duty in the United States Air Force December 1, 1956 and served until January 12, 1962. Sterling leaves five sons, Timothy (Teresa) Brannon, David Brannon, Farrell Brannon, Jamie Brannon and Brian Brannon; one daughter, Danielle (Semone) Brannon along with a host of grandchildren, nieces, nephews and some very special friends. sterling was an active member of True Gospel Baptist Church in Bainbridge, GA.