Michael Starr Obituary
Michael William Starr, 62, of Barnesville, Ohio passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, in Columbus, Ohio after his courageous battle with his cancer.
Mike was born in Barnesville, Ohio to the late Richard A. Starr and Myra Lee (Weber) Chambers. Mike was a 1982 graduate of Barnesville High School. He also attended the JVS where he obtained his certificate for Auto Body. Mike was the business owner of M. Starr Building & Contracting. He was a skilled carpenter, plumber, and electrician. He started each day out alongside his best friend and work companion, Bobby Burkhart at Village Hardware. Many people reached out to Mike for advice or to help with their building and renovation projects. To know Mike was to love him, he was a family man, a great friend, he was quick witted, loved joking around, and playing pranks. Mike's pride and joy was his family, he loved getting to spend every minute he could with them.
In addition to his parents, Mike was preceded in death by his sister, Jody Phillips.
Mike is survived by his wife, Penny (Snyder) Starr; sister, Tina Starr; daughters, Allie (Robert Mangerie) Starr and Carly (Corbin Stephen) Starr; bonus children, Stephanie (Keith) Bethel, Jason (Heather) Warfield, Taylor Zdanski; grandchildren, Kyler, Claire, Carsyn, Colbie and Caydence; bonus grandchildren, Ali (Ron), Riley (Dan), Gracie, Gunnar, Brock, Carleigh, and Madelyn; bonus great-grandchildren, Hank, Zoey, and Andi; special mother-in-law, Shirley (Nan) Snyder; beloved companion, Charlie; good buddy Waylon Leasure; and many nieces and nephews.
In the words of Mike, Keep It Real.
Go Cowboys!
Visitation will be held on Friday, February 27, 2026 from 2-6pm at Campbell-Plumly-Milburn Funeral Home, 319 North Chestnut Street, Barnesville, Ohio. Burial will take place privately at the convenience of the family at Crestview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Mike's name to The Road Home Animal Project.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
319 N Chestnut St P.O. Box 322, Barnesville, OH 43713
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