Sterling A. Rowe, 55 of Sassafras, MD, passed away on May 5, 2019 surrounded by his loving family at Christiana Hospital.

Sterling was born on April 13, 1964 son of Pernola Margie Christy and the late William M. Rowe, Jr.  He was raised in Sassafras and was a 1982 graduate of Kent County High School where he was active in the ROTC program.  Upon graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving actively from 1982 – 1989 and completing his reserve commitment in 1992.  After his honorable discharge he began his career with Globe/Johnson Controls in Middletown, DE, with 30 years of employment. He enjoyed bowling, supporting his favorite NFL team the Oakland Raiders and was a Mason.

Along with his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Kenneth Bell.

Along with his mother, Margie Christy of Woodstock, GA, he is survived by his children, Dajuan Rowe of Alexandria, VA and Debonee Rowe of Camden-Wyoming, DE; and 8 siblings, Ervin Christy of Fredericktown, MD, Dorinda Sparks of Dumfries, VA, Duane Christy of Woodstock, GA, Teresa Christy of Newark, DE, Tanya Rowe of Newark, DE, Melvanna Bell of Nightdale, NC and Alishia Waters of Middletown, DE.

A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 11 from 11 to 1pm at Asbury United Methodist Church, 20 W. Mt. Vernon St., Smyrna, DE 19977, where funeral service will begin at 1pm

Burial will be held on Monday, May 13 at 10 am in Delaware Veterans Cemetery, Bear, DE