Charles C. Sterling, Jr.

Charlie, a resident of La Marque, TX,  was unexpectedly called to his heavenly home on April 6, 2021.  Just that morning, he had been texting with his sister Gail about the NCAA basketball tournament, and was glad that a Texas team had won.

He was the first child of Mary Ryno Anderson, and Charlie always called her husband, Garlin D. Anderson, his true father.  Mary and Garlin preceded him in death, as did his youngest sister, Judy Anderson.  He is survived by his sister, Gail Tobleman and her husband, Glenn Tobleman, and their son Chris, of Murphy, TX.  He is also survived by the children of  his beloved wife of 21 years, Karen, numerous cousins, and too many friends to count.

Charlie always enjoyed being a Leap Year baby since he said it made him age slower than everyone else.  He graduated from La Marque High School in 1966 where he was active in band – he had the shiniest tuba.  He graduated from the University of Houston with a BS in Marketing.  He worked as a computer placement professional before working for Shaw Systems for many years as a Human Resources manager and sales representative.  Charlie was a good listener and had a gift for making and keeping friends.  He will be greatly missed.

A service to celebrate Charlie and Karen’s lives will be held on Friday, May 7,2021 at the First Church of God, 2209 29th St. N, in Texas City, TX at 1 PM.  Memorial gifts may be made to your local SPCA.     Arrangements are under the direction of James Crowder Funeral Home, La Marque.

 

4 comments

  1. Charlie and I were friends in high school. Years and miles separated us. It was always good to keep up with him, via Karen.
    God’s blessings on all.

    Dr. Keith & Diane Bellamy
    • Thank you both again for being friends to Charlie and my Mom! <3

      trezlyn campbell
  2. Charlie was my husband’s best friend, our bestman and daughter’s Godfather. I can hear them talking about the mischief they would get into during school and church. I met Karen not long before they got married. Karen made me feel so happy when she told me they named new puppy Reggie Eli after Ervin. This was a big shock to me today but I will forever have those happy memories of the fun times the four of us had together. RIP Charlie and Karen, will always love you. Prayers to the family.

    Jeane Ann Isbell
    • Thank you very much Mrs. Isbell, and I did not know that is how Reggie got his name……I LOVE that!!!! Thank you both for being their friends! xoxo

      trezlyn campbell

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