Sterling Fears,

FEARS, Sterling Jr. 2/17/1953 – 2/3/2021 Sterling Fears, Jr.was born on February 17, 1953 to proud parents Sterling Sr and Jean Fears in Omaha, Nebraska. Sterling was loved by all the lives he touched, and he departed this life on February 03, 2021. Sterling was the third oldest of 8 children. He attended and graduated from Technical High School. After graduating Sterling was a hard worker holding various jobs throughout the years. He had a smile that would light up the room and loved hanging with family and friends. Sterling enjoyed cookouts, playing cards, dominoes and chess. He made sure to show up to every event dressed to impress! Sterling loved his hats, suits and jewelry- especially his rings. Sterling had a special relationship with his nieces and nephews, he had no children of his own but loved each of them as if they were his own. In fact, it was one of his nieces that gave him the nickname “Dirty”. Sterling was preceded in death by his father Sterling Fears Sr. He leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother Jean R. Fears; brothers Larry Braizer, Nathaniel Fears (Patricia), Daniel Fears (Lori), Robert Fears Sr; sisters Kathleen Phillips, Martha Fears, Annette Fears-Richardson (Billy); and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Celebration of Sterling’s Life: Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 1:30pm, with visitation one hour prior to the service, all at Braman Mortuary (72 St. Chapel) Interment: Mt. Hope Cemetery Complete notice later Braman Mortuary (72 Chapel) 1702 N. 72 St. Omaha, NE68114 402-391-2171