OBITUARY
Sterling Wimberly was born on October 30,1947, to the late Milton Steed and Annie Mae Sims ini
Augusta, Georgia. Sterling was the eldest of fou^iblings^e^a?precedednndeatlTbyJiisbrotn^
er, Ike Sims. ^
He entered into eternal retst on March 18, 2020 at the MUSC in Charleston, South Carolina.
Sterlihg was a faithful Member and Deacon of Noah's Ark Missionary Baptist Church. He
attended the Richmond County School System before relocating to Waynesboro, Burke County,
Georgia* and attending Waynesboro High & Industrial School Class oH965*51 4 9
Sterling met Fannie Farmerfand they were later married in 1966. Sterling joined the United States
Army Reserve 319th Transportation Company and then served in the Vietnam War (1968-1969).
After returning home, Sterling attended Paine College in Augusta, Georgia/earning his bachelor's
degree in psychology. Sterling would then have a rewarding career serving his community:
He worked for Burke Recreation, the Burke County Sheriff's Department, Boggs Academy,
McDonald's BFL Operator, Walton's Option/and finally serving his community as Burke County's "
Chief Magistrate Judge and has faithfully and honorably served as Chief Magistrate Judge for the
past twelve years.
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Throughout his career, Sterling held positions and memberships in various organizations such as
Commander of the American Legion Post 270, Sportsman Boat Club,Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
Aurora Lodge #54,319th Transportation Company,Board of Alternative Dispute Resolution, CSRA
EOA Board,Law Library Board and Burke County ExchangeClub
Sterling loved spending time entertaining family and friends. He also enjoyed traveling. People
in his life referred to him as Pop or Judge. A nice cigar while rocking on the porch was his intimate
and an advising mornerr^^^an^eth^^^dj^^|()J^,-*,
^Sterling leaves to cherish in his^^o^r: his loving wife, Fannie, his devotedj:hildren, Sterling
(Karen), Dallas, Ga., Xavier (GlendajfHephzibah, Ga J Sasha, Waynesboro, Ga", one brother, Keith
Sims, Augusta, Ga., one sister, Jeannie Mae Jackson, Augusta, Ga., one sister-in-law, Patricia (Tim),
eight grandchildren, Sterling (Tony), Donnesha, Durante, Xavier Jr., Jamaree, Stephon (Destinee),
Xavion, and Kaileigh, two great-grandchildren, Zuri and Jamaree Jr., and a host of nieces, neph-
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ews, cousins, other relatives and friends.

Presiding: Pastor Vincent Brown
Thankful Missionary Baptist Church
Processional
Noah's Ark Missionary
Selection
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Together Enduring Always
When we were brought into this world, we were together.
Time made us grow apart, but our bond was never broken.
You always loved us for who we are. Always believing we'd make our way.
You made a difference in the world by being a leader in your community.
We were young and too immature to understand your wisdom.
But you stood enduring and always fair.
When you left from this world, we were abruptly torn apart.

Lessons missed are now received.
Your words are shown in new light.

Our tears will never replace the longing that breaks our hearts.
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Our grief will only be resolved by the solace of your legacy.
But we all stand enduring and always together.
LWe will always LOVE you daddy!!
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Sterling, Xavier Sr., Sasha, Tony, Durante, Donnesha, Xavier Jr., Jamaree Sr.,
j^Stephon, Xavion, Kaileigh, Zuri, & Jamaree Jr.



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DURANTE WlMBERUf
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JAMAREE WIMBERLY
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FLOWER BEjfjptERS
Members of THjfCFiuR<
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Acknowledgement Pr'
We thankfully acknowledge wrl h sincere appreciation
YOUR REASSURING EXPRESSIONS OF HOSPITALITY, SYMPATHY,
AND ACTS OF KINDNESS DURING ODRTIMMIF MOURNING, i
The Wimberly Family
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