James "Jim" A. Sterling,  92, St. Joseph, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Jim was born on November 15, 1932 in  Elwood, Kansas to the late William and Mary (Philips) Sterling.

Mr. Sterling served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955.

Jim worked as a truck driver for Dugdale Packing Company and then for Johnson Controls. In his later years, he worked as a greeter and a paint mixer for Wal-Mart until his retirement.

Jim was a member of Patee Park Baptist Church. He was an avid fly fisher and loved trout fishing trips to Roaring River State Park. Jim also enjoyed arts and crafts, he was a talented painter and designed homemade greeting cards.

James married Bessie Lyon on March 1, 1952. They celebrated sixty-five years until her passing on July 25, 2017.

In addition to his wife and parents, James was also preceded in death by his siblings, Leo Sterling, Iona Lyon and Richard Sterling.

James is survived by his son, James Sterling, Jr.; grandson, James Sterling III; sister-in-law, Sylvia Summers (Gary) and nieces and nephews.

Graveside Service and Interment 2:00 PM Tuesday, September 16 at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be held after 2:00 PM Monday, September 15 at Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel, where the family will receive friends 6:00 to 8:00 PM Monday.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations made be made to Patee Park Baptist Church.