STERLING LACOSTE

December 12, 1931-August 1, 2016
Sterling LaCoste, a native of Morgan City, Louisiana, passed away Monday, Aug. 1, 2016. Sterling was born Dec. 12, 1931, to the late Jack LaCoste and Lillian Adams LaCoste.
Sterling was employed by Garber Brothers for many years as a boat builder. In the early years, at times he worked two jobs to support his family. It was always family first! After retiring, he built model boats for his grandchildren. Sterling loved spending time with family, and enjoyed bringing them hunting, fishing and shrimping.
Sterling was a faithful member, past board member and Sunday school director of the Berwick United Pentecostal Church. He loved the Lord with his whole heart.
He will be sadly missed and lovingly remembered by his wife, Mary Ann Vining LaCoste; four children, Sterling LaCoste Jr. and wife Gloria, Virginia LaCoste Scott and husband Paul, Annette LaCoste Borel and husband Troy, and Sandra LaCoste Rodriguez and husband Don; 10 grandchildren, Brandon, Jeremiah, Daniel, Steven, Stephanie, Blake, Kimberly, Brittany, Kristen and Kaitlyn; and 15 great-grandchildren, along with numerous nieces and nephews.
Sterling also is survived by his sister, Shirline LaCoste Amador and husband Charles; and three sisters-in-law, Elizabeth Giroir LaCoste, Pat Sheehan LaCoste and Linda Flack LaCoste.
Sterling was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters, Agnolia, Ara, Elda and Ella; his brothers, Delma, John, Kenneth, Aubrey, Clayton and Russell; and his infant son, Michael.
The family would like to extend their appreciation for the love and care given to Sterling during his illness to Heart of Hospice and Bayou Home Care.
Active pallbearers will be Brandon Scott, Daniel Scott, Steven Scott, Blake Rodriguez, Bruce Clifton and Jordan Arnold. Honorary pallbearers will be Chandler Scott, Maden Rodriguez, Irvin Fretz, Brandon Varnum and Jeremiah Scott.
Visitation will be observed today, Tuesday, Aug. 2, 2016, from 5 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home. Visitation will resume Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2016, at 9 a.m. until the time of the service which will take place at 11 a.m. at Berwick United Pentecostal Church. Sterling will be laid to rest in the Morgan City Cemetery following services.