John Joseph ‘Joe’ Sterling, Jr, 75, of Mount Pleasant, SC, passed away on August 30, 2026.

Joe was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 15th, 1951, to Frances Jean and John Joseph Sterling, Sr.

Joe worked as a Health and Safety Manager for Teikuro for 12 years. He enjoyed chess, online math classes, and above all loved his family. Joe also dedicated 8 years as a volunteer at Roper Mount Pleasant Hospital.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Frances Jean and John Joseph Sterling, Sr; and brothers Jon Dennis Sterling and Brett Douglas Sterling.

Joe is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Margaret ‘Marg’, son Max (Amanda) Sterling, grandchildren Benjamin and Eleanor, and sweet dog Hope.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Saint Jude’s or ASPCA.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Charleston Cremation Center.