Sterling Leon Brown Sr., 63, of Joplin, Missouri, formerly of Clinton, Missouri departed his life Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Mercy Hospital surrounded by family.  He was born December 10, 1954 in Clinton, Missouri to Charles Phillip Brown and Evelyn Elnora Brown.  Graveside memorial services will be 2PM, Friday, June 22, 2018 at Antioch Cemetery, Clinton, Missouri. Condolences and fond memories may be left online at www.vansant-millsfuneralhome.com .

Sterling greatly enjoyed the outdoors but most importantly fishing.  Nothing put a bigger smile on his face than talking and seeing family and friends.  The many memories he held dear to him were priceless.  The one thing you could always count on was his contagious smile and his chuckles of laughter.

Sterling is survived by three siblings, Charles Brown (Linda), Julia Frazier and Rebecca Brown (Phyllis); children, Sterling Brown Jr. (Tina), Eva "Nicole" Brown and Aaron Brown; significant other, Cheryl Stevens of the home; one grandson, Rye'Lee Good Brown whom he loved and spoiled dearly; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews.

He was preceded in death by sister's Evelyn "Lillie" Avery, Shirley Mae "Mac" Brown; brothers Glen Brown (Braetta)  and Theodore "Teddy" Sweets (Joan);  and his loving parents Charles and Eva Brown.

We will ALWAYS carry your memory in our hearts!  We love you Grandpa and Dad.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home, Clinton, Missouri.