Sterling Gillikin, 73, of Morehead City, died Saturday, December 18, 2010, at Carteret General Hospital.
A graveside service will be held 11:00 am Monday, December 27, 2010 at Bayview Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife, Alva Gillikin of the home; daughter, Gracie Robison of Fayetteville; son, Clayton Gillikin of Otway; two step-daughters, Marie Hurst of Morehead City, and Nancy Hamilton of Fuquay-Varina; seven grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Gillikin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Hugh Gillikin and Nannie Lawrence Gillikin; and two brothers Ira Gillikin, and Will Gillikin.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Carteret County Relay for Life, Craven-Carteret EMC, ATTN: Kathy Wilson, PO Box 1490, Newport, NC 28570, or the RAAB Clinic, 302 Medical Park, Morehead City, NC 28557.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mundenfuneralhome.net.
Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home in Morehead City, NC.