John Elliot Starnes

John Elliot Starnes obituary, Calera, AL

John Elliot Starnes

John Starnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Charter Funeral Home on Dec. 27, 2023.
John Elliot Starnes, age 94 of Pelham, Al. passed away on Sunday, December 24, 2023 with his family by his side. John was born on December 25, 1928 to his parents, William C. Starnes and Sally Alice Johnson, both have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Paula N. Starnes; daughters, Patti Carter (Rick), Jennifer Beard, Julie Muller (Steve); granddaughters, Kelly Reid (Phillip), Lindsey Carter, Emma Trautwein (Chad) and Mary Kathryn Muller; grandsons, Hunter Fuqua (Katy), Harrison Fuqua, Gunner Fuqua, Finn Fuqua, and Wilson Muller (Molly); great grandsons, Carter Reid, Grayson Reid, Mason Malone, Hud Trautwein, Hayes Trautwein, Houston Trautwein; great granddaughter, Madison Malone. Services for John will be Thursday, December 28, 2023 at Alabama National Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.

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January 15, 2024

Linda W Dalton posted to the memorial.

December 27, 2023

Austin, Sarah Kathryn, Noah, and April Murdaugh posted to the memorial.

December 27, 2023

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Linda W Dalton

January 15, 2024

I´m so sorry to see this. We did not know about his passing until last night. I dearly loved Uncle John. I take comfort in knowing his love for the Lord. Linda Williams Dalton

Austin, Sarah Kathryn, Noah, and April Murdaugh

December 27, 2023

We love you, Mr. John!

Bob Murdaugh

December 27, 2023

Audrey and I will always remember and be thankful for John´s smile and the love and fun, individualized attention he showed toward our children!

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January 15, 2024

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December 27, 2023

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