Mr. Starnes was born December 5, 1921, in Caldwell County, NC, a son of the late Andrew and Fannie Coffey Starnes.
He retired from Hunter Jersey Farms after 25 years of service. Vernon was a member of the greatest generation serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Starnes was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Margaret, and all of his siblings. Vernon is survived by his special niece, Jeanette Starnes Eller, with whom he spent many happy occasions with her and her late husband Phil. Also many nieces, nephews and numerous extended family members.
A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2013, in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice . Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC.
Published in Charlotte Observer on September 8, 2013
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*** Many thanks to J L (#46984533) for obit.
Mr. Starnes was born December 5, 1921, in Caldwell County, NC, a son of the late Andrew and Fannie Coffey Starnes.
He retired from Hunter Jersey Farms after 25 years of service. Vernon was a member of the greatest generation serving in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Starnes was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte; daughter, Margaret, and all of his siblings. Vernon is survived by his special niece, Jeanette Starnes Eller, with whom he spent many happy occasions with her and her late husband Phil. Also many nieces, nephews and numerous extended family members.
A graveside service with military honors will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 9, 2013, in Forest Lawn West Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice . Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Funeral Service, 1111 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC.
Published in Charlotte Observer on September 8, 2013
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*** Many thanks to J L (#46984533) for obit.
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