Sterling Criswell (1928-2006) 

Sterling Criswell, 77, of Worthington, Ky., entered into eternal rest on Thursday, May 4, 2006, at his residence.

Mr. Criswell was born Aug. 21, 1928, in Carter County, Ky., a son of Myrtle Grizzle Richards of Logan, Ohio.

He was a car salesman at Fairchild Cadillac Buick Dealership in Ashland, Ky., and other dealerships for over 30 years and was “Salesman of the Year” on numerous occasions and he was a member of Masonic Lodge 325 in Ashland for over 40 years.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his loving wife, Kathern Estep Criswell; one daughter, Reginia Knight of Danleyton, Ky.; two sons, Terry Criswell of Houston and Chris Criswell of Flatwoods, Ky.; two sisters, Myrtle Caughenbaugh of Logan and Diana Swartz of Jackson, Ohio; one brother, Robert Richards of Logan; four grandsons; three great-grandsons; and longtime friend, his beloved dog, Tequilla. He will be greatly missed and welcomed by God.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 2006, at the Evans Funeral Home in Raceland by the Rev. Frank Wallace. Burial will be Bellefonte Memorial Gardens in Flatwoods.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 tonight at the funeral home.

Submitted by: Linda Cheeks Pittano


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