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GLENN A. STARNES Glenn A. Starnes, 59, of Lake Worth, FL passed away at his home on May 20, 2011 after a long battle with cancer. A decorated Vietnam veteran he was wounded and received a purple heart for his valor after nearly ten years of military service flying helicopters and planes. After leaving military he pursued his life's passion of flying and piloted both private and commercial flights for the last 30 years. He was a recognized leader in the field of aviation safety and currently held the title of Manager of Flight Safety with American Eagle/Executive Airlines. Hobbies and Interests: Country music, fishing and boating. Enjoyed playing musical instruments – sax, organ, steel guitar. He also had a passion for cooking and everyone will truly miss his famous peanut brittle. Survivors include his mother, Edna (Phillip) Delucia of Bainbridge, GA; aunt, Delores Capan of Warren, OH; wife, Darlene (Dermott) Starnes; son, Bradley Starnes of West Palm Beach, FL; daughter, Danielle Kishbaugh of Houston, TX; sisters, Cynthia Dunnan (Daniel), Tracey Golden (Brian), and Denise Rice; grandchildren, Tyler and Chloe of Houston, TX; niece/nephew, Stacie Maine and Richard Britt, . Along with numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family members. The Starnes family will receive their friends from 11 AM until 1 PM on Tuesday, May 24 at the funeral home. A Funeral Service will follow at 1 PM. Mr. Starnes will be laid to rest with military honors at South Florida VA National Cemetery, Lake Worth, FL. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Glenn Starnes to Hospice of Palm Beach County. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Dorsey-E. Earl Smith Memory Gardens Funeral Home 3041 Kirk Road Lake Worth, FL 33461 www.dorsey-smithmemorygardens.com To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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Loretta Holaday
May 30, 2011
Glen, you will be missed by many. Although I have not seen you since high school, my prayers go out to your family for their loss at this time. I know you are in a better place and no longer in pain. I pray you will walk with the angles now and be at peace.
To my Brother Glenn, Thanks for sharing your passion for Flying on all those flights we took from PBI while you were clocking in your hours...
tracey golden
May 30, 2011
Dwight Saxon
May 30, 2011
I am saddened of Glenn's passing our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. Dwight Saxon Wellington Florida
Jerri Scott
May 29, 2011
I still read the Palm Beach Post daily as Tommy and I were born and raised there, but, it seems someone from our past is always listed in the obits. Cindy and family we are so sorry for your loss. Tommy talks often and fondly of Glenn and Knotty Pine Acres.
Tommy and Jerri Scott
denise rice
May 25, 2011
to my brother, i will soo miss you, i know you are now in a better place with no more pain, you were my hero, i was always so proud of the man you turned out to be and of all of your accomplishments as i told you during our talk at thanksgiving, we will always love you and never forget you, you will be in my heart and thought for eternity, till we see each other again, love dee
Mary Lou & Tom Long
May 24, 2011
No more fireworks for the 4th of July but you will still be there in our hearts. We will miss you and grieve for your family's loss. You were a good man, a good friend and a paratrooper. Your country will honor your sacrefices today. Carry-on in heaven until we meet again. We love you Darlene. Our tears are with you, Mary Lou and Tom
May 24, 2011
Sorry to hear of Glenn's passing.Haven't seen him in years but always had the most respect for him.Knew he would do well looks like he did.
Remember you all fondly,sorry for being such a punk when I was a kid.Cindy,Dee,Tracie. Danny Mack.
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Cody & Shannon Green
May 23, 2011
Now that flights of angels have sung you to your rest may we remember that you are not gone from us forever but are in a place more wonderfully blissful than our earthly minds can comprehend. With your passing you are not forgotten, but remain a sweet memory in the hearts of many - forever. Darlene & Bradley, may God's love and comforting arms remain wrapped around you during this time.
Jack & Joan Hardin
May 23, 2011
We will alway miss you for your good times bowling and all the cookouts you had and many years of friendship and laughs . Your in heavens now no more sufering . May to enjoy your heavenly flight. Our hearts go out to your wounderfull family and we will miss you dearly.
May 23, 2011
Darlene and Bradley, We love you and are praying for you. Bob, Tracie, David, Rebekah and Caleb
May 23, 2011
Darlene our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love you, Tim and Janet
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