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Ralph Starnes Obituary
BENNETTSVILLE -- Mr. Starnes, 79, died Saturday, June 11, 2005. Born in Lancaster County, he was a son of the late Zeb Vance and Mary Gathings Starnes.
Funeral service will be held at 5 PM Wednesday at Whitner-Evans Funeral Home, with burial in McCall Cemetery. Visitation is 6-8 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Starnes was a retired inspector with J. P. Stevens and was a member of the First Church of the Nazarene and the Woodmen of the World. He was married to the late Sarah Geneva Brigman Starnes.
Surviving is a son, Jerry Starnes (Pat) of Bennettsville; a brother, Carl Starnes of Tatum; a sister, Michelle Faircloth of Lancaster; 10 grandchildren; and 5 great grandchildren. In addition to his wife, Mr. Starnes was preceded in death by his sons, James Starnes and Ralph E. Starnes, and a daughter, Jackie Hood.
Memorials may be made to the Marlboro Rescue Squad, PO Box 123, Bennettsville, SC 29512.
Whitner-Evans Funeral Home of Bennettsville is in charge.
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David Young
July 14, 2005
I was sorry to hear about the death of Ralph. Even though I did not know him personally, I did know his brother Carl Starnes. Carl lived across the street from our home in Tatum. May the Lord comfort Ralph's family during this time.
David Young
2200 Harpoon Drive
Stafford, Virginia 22554
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