C. David Sterling, age 87, died Friday, September 21, 2007 at his home under the care of Hospice Savannah.

Mr. Sterling was a native of Savannah and active member of St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church where he served as vestryman, lay reader, Inner City Night coordinator and choir member. He was a veteran of World War II with the United States Coast Guard, served in the Georgia National Guard and was a member of the Chatham Artillery. David was a retired executive with Merrill Lynch after 43 years of service.

Mr. Sterling is survived by his wife, Lillian Hinely Sterling of Savannah; daughter, Ellen S. Reis; grandsons, David P. Reis and Charles J. Reis, Jr., all of West Palm Beach, FL.

Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, September 25, 2007 at Fox and Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel.

Funeral Services: 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, September 26, 2007 at St. Francis of the Islands Episcopal Church with burial following in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to Hospice Savannah, Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416.