Photo courtesy of Honaker Funeral Home, Inc. - Slidell
Slidell, Louisiana
rev. charles edward starnes, of Slidell, LA, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017 at the age of 83, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on December 7, 1934 in Pell City, Alabama, son of the late Charlie and Inez Starnes.
Bro. Starnes pastored churches for more than 50 years, serving at Empire Baptist Church, Empire, La.; Wayside Baptist Church, Anniston, AL; Memorial Baptist Church, Bogalusa, LA, and Calvary Baptist Church, Slidell, La.
He graduated from Shelby County High School, Columbiana, AL; Truett McConnell University, Cleveland, GA; Samford University (formerly Howard College), Birmingham, AL and obtained his Masters of Divinity from the New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
He also served as chaplain at Allied Systems in New Orleans and volunteered as chaplain at Slidell Memorial Hospital where he logged over 4,500 volunteer hours.
Bro. Starnes was a strong supporter of missions and went on mission trips to Korea, Zimbabwe, Guatemala and helped form several missions in the Slidell area.
Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Sandra Carriere Starnes; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Caroline Starnes; daughter and son-in-law, Cara and Tim Huber; grandchildren, Chris Starnes, Kyle Starnes, Bethany Brewer and husband Taylor, Brent Starnes, Garrett Huber, Gavin Huber; great grandchild, Ellie Starnes; brother and sister-in-law Paul and Elizabeth Starnes; brother-in-law, James Copeland and many beloved nephews, nieces and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Ruth Copeland, Juanita Copeland and husband Jim; brother, Roy Starnes and a sister-in-law, Linda Starnes.
Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial
Services at Calvary Baptist Church, 1615 Old Spanish Trail, Slidell, LA
on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at 2:00 P.M.
Rev. Randy Boyett of Thompson Road Baptist Church, officiating.
Visitation at the church on Saturday after 1:00 P.M. until funeral time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Calvary Baptist Church or the Gideons International.
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We will always remember Brother Starnes as a wonderful, caring pastor and truly devoted servant of Christ.
May you know the presence of our Lord
during this difficult time. God Bless you Mrs. Starnes and family.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Cesar & Brenda Fino
January 29, 2018 | Slidell, LA
Please accept our sincere condolences. Brother Starnes was one of the best "pastors" ever!! Always there when needed. I remember especially when we had our fire. He was there before we ever told anyone!!
Patricia Burgoyne
January 18, 2018 | Diamondhead, MS
I will always remember him as Brother Starnes and especially since he was the one who baptized me. He was my first pastor as my grandma started taking me to church at Calvary when I was little. I literally grew up at Calvary and will miss him dearly. I will always appreciate the way he graciously allowed me to get married at Calvary by my Uncle Johnny who has married others in my family. I appreciate how he understood the significance of getting married in the church where I grew up by a...
Wendy Hastings
January 08, 2018 | Kissimmee, FL
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Dorris Hutson
January 08, 2018 | Hickory, LA
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 08, 2018 | LA
Catie Ory
January 07, 2018 | Slidell, LA
A great man & Pastor! He will truly be missed ! May God comfort the family in these tough times !
January 07, 2018
My thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends and all who knew him. He was a very kind person and pastor. He will be missed. As the Bible says, To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.
Melisa Gianelloni
January 07, 2018 | Perkinston, MS