Edward Paul "Little Eddie" Sterling

Edward Paul Sterling, 33, also known as "Little Eddie" died January 7, 2012. He was born on March 30, 1978 to Charles Edward Sterling and Robin Ann Graeves in Silver Spring, MD. He grew up in Olney, MD and attended Sherwood High School. He loved the outdoors, animals and was known as a kind hearted, generous person with a contagious smile. He worked as a lifeguard and landscaper. Since his early 20's he suffered from schizophrenia.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his step-mother Brenda Sterling; sister Mary Sterling Thornton; brothers Corey Carter Graeves, Mark Cale, and Justin Cale; nieces and nephews Brandon, Jake, and Savanna, and grandparents Edward Paul (Pap Pap) and Thelma Betty (Mee Maw) Sterling.
Visitation will be held on Friday, January 13, 2012 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm at DONALDSON FUNERAL HOME, P.A. 313 Talbott Avenue, Laurel, MD 20707 where funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 12 noon. Interment will follow at Union Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Shepherd's Table Inc. 8210 Colonial Lane #A, Silver Spring, MD 20910-5722 or online at www.shepherdstable.org or Brain and Behavior Research Foundation, 60 Cutter Mill Road, Suite 404, Great Neck, NY 11021 or online at www.bbrfoundation.org .