January 7, 1952 Sterling Anthony Smith affectionately known as "Smitty" and "Juicy" was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Grafton and Mary Smith. On February 4, 2011, Sterling peacefully moved from earth to his eternal home. Sterling was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System. After completing grammar school, he successfully commpleted his education graduating from Edmondson Senior High School class of 1971. Mary V. Smith, affedtionately known as "Granny" took her children to church faithfully and Sterling was baptized at the New St. John Baptist Church. Sterling had various pastimes including listening to music, riding his motorcycle and bowling in various leagues for fun with his family. During the warmer months and even afew times during winter, anyone could find Sterling making additions to his precious Harley-Davidson and turning the throttle back while listen to smooth sounds of Frankie Beverly and Maze. But Sterling received his greatest joy from his two children, Damon and Tiffany, his three grandchildren, Diamond, Diaonique and Isaiah, and his soulmate Mary Jennings. Sterling was lovingly called Pop-Pop by his grandchildren. Pop-Pop's face would light up when he talked about his grandchildren and godchildren. Sterling also loved discussing his wtch collection with his son and son-in-law. As we all know, Sterling was one of the hardest working men around! In his youth, Sterling began working various jobs at an early age. Steerling served as a member of the Maryland Army Reserves for several years. Over the years, Sterling has worked for various trucking companies, such UPS and Gulf Atlantic Trucking Company. Sterling's last place of employment was Washington Metropolitan Area transit Authority, where he aggressively work hard up the corporate latter. During his time at Metro, he diligently served as a bus operator, station manager and a utilies supervisor. Cherishing Sterling's memory are; his belove Mary Jennings; son, Damon A. Smith; daughter, Tiffany N. Smith Jones; son-in-law, Jonathan Jones; three grandchildren, Diamond Smith, Diamonique Smith and Isaiah Jones; two godchildren, Alasiah and Amirah McNeal; five brothers, Gamaliel Karen, Tyrone Sharon, Tony M. Terry, Mark and Donte Smith; four sisters, Mary C., Alicia M., Linda S. David and Denita Jo Jo; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.