Sterling Franklin Funderburk, 64, of Pageland, SC passed away on April 3, 2024 in Roanoke, VA.

He was born on May 29, 1959 in Monroe, North Carolina to Patricia "Pat" Funderburk of Pageland, SC and the late Jean Francis Funderburk. He was predeceased by his brother, Dan Funderburk.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia "Pat" Funderburk of Pageland, SC; brothers, Stewart Funderburk of Norfolk, VA, Kevin Funderburk (Debbie) of Pageland, SC and Eric Funderburk (Nicole) of Waxhaw, NC. Sterling's love extended to his nephews, Myles Guffey of Lancaster, SC and Nathan Funderburk of Boone, NC; nieces, Christie Braswell (Brandon) of Monroe, NC, Hope Funderburk of Lancaster, SC, Madison Moseley (Preston) of Marshville, NC and Anna Claire Funderburk of Boone, NC; great-niece, Graycee Lewis and great nephews, Tanner Lewis, Max Moseley and Dean Moseley both of Marshville, NC and his German shepherd, Zeb.

Sterling earned an associate's degree in forestry, which further fueled his passion for nature. He later attended Pensacola Bible Institute in Florida. He was a member of Central Church of God. His professional life was marked by his role as the owner and operator of Sterling-Built Construction, where he poured his heart into every project, crafting structures that stood as a testament to his skill and dedication.

Sterling's interests were as expansive as the great outdoors he so loved. An avid hunter and fisherman, he found solace in the quiet of the woods and the rush of the streams. His love for trail riding on his ATV and NASCAR races were sources of great joy and excitement. Sterling's adventurous spirit led him to play football in high school, and his wanderlust took him on fishing trips to the wilds of Alaska.

His thoughtfulness and faith-filled nature were evident in his commitment to helping others. Sterling's generosity of spirit shone through in his mission trips to Germany and Mexico, where he worked tirelessly to improve the lives of those he met. His ability to work with his hands was not just a professional skill but also a means of connecting with and serving communities far from his own.

Sterling's life was a tapestry of adventure, service, and unwavering faith. His legacy is one of a life well-lived, marked by the countless lives he touched with his kindness and the natural world he helped preserve. Those who knew Sterling will remember him as a man who loved the Lord, lived fully, loved deeply, and left the world a better place through his thoughtful deeds and enduring spirit.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Baumgartner Funeral Home. There will be a Celebration of Life Memorial Service at 4:00 PM on Sunday, April 7, 2024 at Baumgartner Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one's choice.

Arrangements are entrusted to Baumgartner Funeral Home of Pageland, South Carolina (www.baumgartnerfh.com)