Jimmie Ray Sterns

1936 ∼ 2009

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Jimmie Ray "Bud" Sterns died Thursday night, February 5, 2009 at his home in Bridge City.

The only son of D.Q. Quincy Sterns and Lessie Mayes Sterns, he was born November 24, 1936, in Grayson, Louisiana. Mr. Sterns was a draftsman and owned J.R. Sterns Drafting Service in Bridge City.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 9, 2009 at Claybar Funeral Home in Bridge City, with burial at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Bridge City. Officiating will be Reverend Kenneth Lewis of Illinois.

The family will receive visitors and friends from 4:00-9:00 p.m., Sunday at Claybar Funeral Home.

Bud is preceded in death by his father, and two-step daughters.

He is survived by his mother, Lessie Mayes Sterns of Bridge City and daughter, Chrystal Sterns of Bridge City and her mother, Carole Sterns of Groves; sisters, Billie Downey and Jan Leonard of Bridge City, Jo Voight of Nederland, and Judy Escagne of Groves; numerous nieces and nephews; and two grandchildren, Justin Richoux and Lucky Bruce.

Serving as pallbearers will be Chris Leonard, Justin Richoux, Allen Escagne, Jr., Allen "Bubba" Escagne III, Shawn Quincy Escagne, and Keith Downey.

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Anonymous February 14, 2009

To the Sterns Family, I am saddened by Bud's death. He has been a "part of the family" for many years. Please accept my sincere condolences. You are in my prayers. Lois Charlene "Talbert" Smith##imported-begin##Lois C. Smith##imported-end##

Anonymous February 9, 2009

To the entire family of "Uncle Bud", I am truely sorry for your loss. Try to take comfort in knowing that he is now HOME. Let him live on in your memories. God Bless each one of you. With Love, Wenona##imported-begin##Wenona Sayers Harris##imported-end##

Anonymous February 9, 2009

Jan and Family, Please know that my prayers are with you.There are no words to express your sorrow but know that God is with you and will turn your sorrow to joy in memories of your dear brother.##imported-begin##Linda Fant##imported-end##

Anonymous February 9, 2009

Dearest Aunt Billie, We just can't tell you how sorry we are about the loss of your brother. We know how you feel, but the emptiness you feel in your heart right now, will be filled by Jesus loving peace and kindness. Remember all the good times you had o##imported-begin##The Morris Kea Family##imported-end##

Anonymous February 9, 2009

We are heart broken over your loss of Bud. We have the assurance that our Lord will never leave us nor forsake us. We pray now for His comfort and strength to sustain you during this difficult time. Hervon, Alberta, Eugene, Genevieve and Thomas##imported-begin##The Zirlott Family##imported-end##

Anonymous February 8, 2009

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YALL.MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND KEEP YOU IN HIS PRECIOUS ARMS..##imported-begin##SHEILA WHITE##imported-end##

Anonymous February 8, 2009

YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. GOD BLESS LOVE, FAITH##imported-begin##FAITH WHITFORD##imported-end##

Anonymous February 8, 2009

We are friends of Billie and send our condolences and prayers to the family. May GOD bless all of you and hold you in his loving arms.##imported-begin##Al & Hazel Starnes##imported-end##