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Alton Sterling Obituary

Funeral Services for Alton Bertrell Sterling age 37 will be held Friday, July 15, 2016 at the Felton G. Clark Activity Center, 798 Harding Blvd., Visitation from 8 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. followed by religious services at 11 a.m. Interment Mt. Pilgrim Benevolent Society Cemetery, 8676 Elm Grove West. Arrangements entrusted to Carney Mackey Funeral Home, 1576 Robin St.

Published by The Advocate from Jul. 12 to Jul. 15, 2016.
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The fight goes on. No one will never ever forget you Alton. Rest In Peace honey.

Rose Christian

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July 6, 2021

Rest in Power, Alton

Pamela wood

June 18, 2017

RIP Big Brother

Mike Tigne

July 18, 2016

To, the sterling family i want to give my condones to you and tell you'll that Mr.sterling is not gone he might be dancing in heaven but he is still here with us so keep your head up we are very deeply sorry for your loss God Bless

Vera Mathis

July 18, 2016

May GOD BLESS YOU'LL FAMILY IN THIS TIME OF SARROW GOD CAN WIPE ALL TEARS AWAY just keep the faith AN keep the move GOING amen

martha bradley

July 16, 2016

Condolences to the family. May God strengthen you and guide you in your time of sorrow. May you all forever be covered by the blood of Jesus.
R.I.P. Alton

Claude & La'Swanake Elliott Jr.

July 16, 2016

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY !

LINDA STONE

July 16, 2016

Jesus, Jesus, Jesus !!!

The Wimberly's

July 16, 2016

My sincere condolences to the family, may God continue to comfort you through this difficult time.Rest in peace Big Al

Felicia Webster

July 16, 2016

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

angelica scott

July 16, 2016

"Rest in Peace Mr. Sterling." And may God continue to keep your family in his loving protection?/.

Duchess Anderson

July 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Robin Thomas

July 15, 2016

May your family have justice...and their be peace.

Reneal S

July 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Mary Williams

July 15, 2016

My deep condolences to Sterling Family in a loss of Alton. Gone and he will never be forgotten.

Tommy

July 15, 2016

My Sympathy goes out to your family .Keep yall head up R.i.p Alton Sterling

Shekedra Jolla

July 15, 2016

I'm praying for y'all keep your heads up God got this justice will be serve

Carolyn Veals

July 15, 2016

Know that we say a prayer for you and your family, May you be comforted in your loss by gods grace

kevin cunningham

July 15, 2016

May God strengthen the Sterling s family doing this time of sorrows.

Barbara Swing

July 15, 2016

This little light of mines am going to let it shine

tammy Thomas

July 15, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with u psalm 23 the lord is my Shepard

tammy Thomas

July 15, 2016

So sorry for your loss. This was a tragic event. May you all find some peace.

Kim C

July 15, 2016

My Thoughts and Prayers are with the Sterling family.
May The Good LORD continue to BLESS you all.
Be Strong and stay Positive.

Monica Shannon

July 15, 2016

Deepest Sympathy to Alton's family. Rest in eternal peace Alton!!!!!

Karen Smith

July 15, 2016

May God continue to comfort the sterling our fight has just begun RIP Alton.

Delores Green

July 15, 2016

Having spent 6 years in the Baton Rouge area, I feel that a little piece of my heart was left in Louisiana.... My deepest condolences to the Sterling family. What a terrible loss to have to endure. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone in Baton Rouge affected by this tragedy. The only thing I have to offer is my pledge to be peaceful but not silent in the names of all people who have been brutalized by others in badges. Alton Sterling did not die in vain and God is now using him to fight for justice!

Jamie Johnson

July 15, 2016

To the family, I no that nothing I say can ease your pain, but just know you will see Alton again. God has shown the world his heart, his memory will remain as his spirit depart. Gone but never forgotten, RIP Alton..

Sharletha Palmer

July 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lesa Dennis

July 15, 2016

May God always comfort you when times seem unbearable. Be blessed.

Jessica Searcy

July 15, 2016

May God be with you and give you peace during this time of separation from your loved one.

The Dent Family

July 15, 2016

Rest In Peace Alton

Sandra Johnson-Brown

July 15, 2016

Sandra Johnson-Brown

July 15, 2016

R.I.P. Alton Sterling, Praying for peace, understanding, and justice....

Tressa Stewart Stone

July 15, 2016

To the Sterling family and friends our prayers are with you and we send our love and support! Know that God is in Control and He will never let you down! May your love one RIP! The Williams Family, Laplace, La

Linda Williams

July 15, 2016

When someone you love becomes a memory, the memory becomes a treasure. My prayers are with "The Sterling Family"

Rose Christian

July 15, 2016

gloria pierre

July 15, 2016

to the family, we love u and r prayng for u, stay strong in the Lord Jesus Christ. we love u.God bless u.

mr. & ms. lindy j. haskin, sr

July 15, 2016

THOUGHTS & PRAYERS ARE WITH THE FAMILY OF ALTON STERLING !

ROSA RHEA- CHESSER

July 15, 2016

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY FOR THEIR LOSS.GOD PLEASE GIVE HIS FAMILY STRENGTH TO GO ON IN JESUS NAME AMEN. HE WILL FOREVER BE IN YOU HEARTS WITH LOVE.

CONNIE LATHERS

July 15, 2016

We are sending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends of Alton Bertrell Sterling .May God give you the strength you need to get you though this difficult time.Please accept our deepest sympathies.

Malvina & Wardell Wilson

July 15, 2016

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998

Cleo Carriere

July 15, 2016

Praying for the family of Mr. Sterling May you rest in pest R.I.P

lashawnda gibson

July 15, 2016

Our Prayers Are With The Family

Cleveland Thomas

July 15, 2016

To the Family of Alton Sterling,
My heartfelt sympathy is extended to Alton Sterling's family during this difficult time. God is still truly Blessing You and Family!! Weeping may endure for a Night, However, Joy cometh in The Morning!! 'Sleep On' Sweet Alton Sterling!! Peace to All!! Much Love to All!!

Elaine Pounds Thomas

July 15, 2016

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Mr. & Mrs. K Carlin, Sr.

July 15, 2016

The family and friends have my deepest sympathy. I cry everyday with you. You are always in my prayers.

Dortha George

July 15, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Sherry Scott

July 15, 2016

Praying that God gives you peace to comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your heart. I pray that justice is served.

Teresa Pitts

July 15, 2016

priscilla parker

July 15, 2016

Praying for the Sterling family. May God strengthen you all through your time of sorrow. You have my sympathy. God bless you all.

Delores Converse

July 15, 2016

May God be we you and your family

Rita Lands Jones

July 15, 2016

Praying for this family's strength. God is a healer and He is a God of peace! Keep your heads up and do t stop praying!

Dianne Stallings

July 15, 2016

May God embrace your family in His love. There are so many of us that share your sorrow. Remember, earth has no sorrows , that heaven cannot heal.

Linda Rubbins

July 15, 2016

All of my love, prayers and support for the Sterling family. Peace be with you!

Margarette Malarcher

July 15, 2016

Rip my love. Gone but not forgotten

Samantha Williams

July 15, 2016

Rest In Peace cousin from the McCormick Family

Fontella McCormick

July 15, 2016

My condolences to the family of Mr. Sterling. God will bring you through.
He will always be remembered.
Prayers for you from Oklahoma City, OK

Donita Williams

July 15, 2016

Patricia Allen

July 15, 2016

Christopher Reed

July 15, 2016

Let Jesus fix it for you.
May God strengthen and keep you as you try to get through these upcoming days, months and years. Sterling family, hold to God's unchanging hand.

Prenellia Thompson

July 15, 2016

Praying for you all...

Kanisha Johnson

July 14, 2016

It is my prayer that time will bring the healing that your family will need. The people of Baton Rouge mourn with you at the tragic lost of your loved one.

L Hakeem

July 14, 2016

God Knows and See's All. To the children be Bless. To the Rest of the Family God can Ease Pain. We r all Praying with you and for your Family.

July 14, 2016

Praying for the kids&family that God will continue to strengthen all of u in a time like this.I can remember Alton smile as he walked across the parking lot where I worked.A big man with a Good Heart!U resting, but ur legacy will continue through ur kids.....

Shameka

July 14, 2016

May God give you the strength in your time of sorrow for he will and he can with deepest sympathy

jessie billy

July 14, 2016

Our Deepest condolences, praying for the family

July 14, 2016

Our prayers are with the family. Thanks for sharing your life with me and my family during this your time of sorrow. Trust God, He will strengthen you!

Clyde, Toni & Clydeisha Wyatt

July 14, 2016

My deepest sympathy to my family to the children May God Continue to bless you and keep you. your father is now in a better place and i know that he is watching over you make him proud and stay in school love you all

Betty Rogers

July 14, 2016

May God strengthens your Family giving you peace and joy,gone to soonRip Alton,God loves you more

Mary Ceaser

July 14, 2016

R.I.P. Sterling
My prayer is for your family and friends that God will strengthen them and us as we all heal.

Rosalie Lewis

July 14, 2016

I pray that God grant you peace and to let you know that He will be a Comforter for you and the family. I pray that God will give his son strength to make it through this. Family just continue to pray and God will work it out.

Donna Harrison

July 14, 2016

To the Sterling family, I will keep you in my prayers. Hold on to GOD'S unchanging hands and he will see you throw.

Patricia Martin

July 14, 2016

To the Sterling Family,

We extend our deepest sympathy. May God give you peace, comfort, and guidance during your time of bereavement.

Valencia Parker Allen & Family

July 14, 2016

I pray that God gives your family continued strength and courage during your time of sadness.

Wilson Family

July 14, 2016

May GOD give you peace of mind, love and understanding. For we been made encore for a night,but JOY COMES IN THE MORNING! With love THE DRAKE FAMILY!

July 14, 2016

I would like to express my sincere condolences to the family.

Demetrise

July 14, 2016

Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bickham Family

Melinda Bickham

July 14, 2016

May the LIGHT of the World, leave and guide the Family.

Vanessa Savage

July 14, 2016

May God give you and family endurance and peace at this time.God Bless You.

The Brown Family

July 14, 2016

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Carmen R. Hunter

July 14, 2016

Rest in peace Sacrificial Lamb.

We may not understand why, but God knows. You have been a blessing to all of us. Taken too soon, but there is a reason. Family, keep your eyes on the Prize.

In prayers and loving memory,

The Veal Family
(Shirley, Dorothy, Elvin Jr. and Irene)

Weyanoke, LA

July 14, 2016

Praying for strength and peace for you and your family rip alton

Alexis Fleming

July 14, 2016

May the power of the MOST HIGH YAH thy EL strengthen you family. Stay strong and focus HALLELUYAH Amen-Ra Àẹ

RJ

July 14, 2016

Praying for the strength, peace and comfort of God for your family. In Jesus name. Amen.
The Great Exchange

Linda Smith

July 14, 2016

Extending our heartfelt condolences to the Family of Mr. Alton Sterling. Praying the love of God, Family, and Friends enfold you as you journey through your bereavement.

With Heartfelt Sympathy,
Ginger F. Smith & Family

July 13, 2016

We offer our condolence and pray God continue to give your family strength during this difficult time. God bless.

Charles & Betty Wells

July 13, 2016

To be absent from the body is to be present with Lord Rip Brother

jay webb

July 13, 2016

Rest in peace. May God be with you and your family

July 13, 2016

There are no words to express the sadness felt from the untimely death of Mr Sterling. May God comfort the family during the days and months to come. Rest on Brother Sterling.

Yunika Ringo-White

July 13, 2016

Sandra may God bless and keep you and your family at this time. May Alton's memories give you some strength thru the years. My prayers are with you. Much Love

P. Brown

July 13, 2016

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY

Marie Robertson Pugh

July 13, 2016

The LORD Will Give righteousness and justice to all who are treated unfairly. Please know that THOUSANDS are praying for your healing, strength and courage, but we are praying also for GOD'S Will To Be Done and His Judgment and Justice Will Be Served. Stay Strong Spiritually Sterling Family.GOD Bless you all deeply. You will see your beloved Alton again, one day; please hold this thought close in your hearts and minds.

Faye Goggins

July 13, 2016

Rest In Peace Alton. My condolences to the family

Judy Harrison Levy~~Baton Rouge, La.

July 13, 2016

Sarita Scott

July 13, 2016

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

SCOTTIE RIPPLE

July 13, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Ina Koomson

July 13, 2016

With deepest sympathy to you and your family. May the peace from GOD comfort all of you.

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Powell, Jr.

July 13, 2016

WITH DEEPEST SYMPATHY AND HEARTFELT PRAYERS TO THE ENTIRE FAMILY.

KATHY HUDSON AND FAMILY

July 13, 2016

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Sherwin Collins

July 13, 2016

hindet weston

July 12, 2016

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