[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 14, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF STERLING McPHERSON

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 14, 2016

  Mr. RYAN of Ohio. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of 
Sterling McPherson who passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2016 at the 
age of 82. Sterling was born on January 24, 1934 in Cairo, Illinois, 
the son of John and Rose Courtney McPherson.
   While living in Cairo, Sterling played baseball in the Negro 
leagues. After moving to Warren, Ohio Sterling managed Danny's Bar, 
Delmar Lounge, and Mac's A.C. Club baseball teams, as well as the 
Escapades baseball team. He worked as a foreman for Albee Homes for 20 
years and the City of Niles Water Department for 20 years. I was lucky 
to have Sterling as a member of my Congressional staff for 10 years 
where he proved to be a dedicated public servant.
   Sterling will be deeply missed by his family. He leaves behind his 
loving wife of nearly 59 years, Reaby Bowling. They raised several 
children together including their daughters Roslyn (William) Williams 
of Warren, Darlene McPherson of Warren, Charlene (Eddie) Roberson of 
Warren; his sons, Sterling (Tracy) McPherson of Las Vegas, Londell 
McPherson of Las Vegas, Robert McPherson of Warren; and his stepson, 
Fred (Michelle) Bowling of Harrisburg, Pa.; and a host of 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.
   Sterling was preceded in death by his parents, his son Richard, his 
stepson James, his brothers Robert and John and his sister, Ella.
   Losses like these are never easy, but we can all take solace in the 
fact that Sterling touched the hearts of many whether it was through 
baseball or public service. I miss him and I know that his memory will 
live on through all of us that knew him.

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