Rudy Thomas Starnes

Rudy Thomas Starnes obituary, Covington, KY

Rudy Thomas Starnes

Rudy Starnes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Serenity Funeral Care on Jan. 18, 2022.

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Rudy Thomas Starnes, 65, of Verona, KY, passed away at his home on Friday, January 14, 2022, with his beloved wife and daughter by his side. Born in Cincinnati, OH on March 24, 1956, he was the son of the late Ed and Ruth Starnes. Rudy attended Boone County High School and then went on to working construction. He worked for Ellison Construction and Valentine Construction. In 1988, Rudy went on to start his own business, Starnes Foundations. After 22 years in business, Rudy had to retire due to cancer. He enjoyed collecting record albums and working on cars and electronics. Rudy is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years: Janice Starnes; daughter: Breanna Starnes; brothers: Eddie (Alice) Starnes, Jr., Anthony (Kathy) Starnes and Max (Angela) Starnes, Sr.; sisters: Judy (Glen) Perkins, Maudie (Phillip) Jones, Mona Lisa (Kevin) Miller and Brooke (Scott) Pennycuff and numerous nieces and nephews. A Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 12:00 P.M. (Noon) until the Memorial Service at 2:00 P.M. at Serenity Funeral Care, 40 West 6th Street, Covington, KY 41011. Online condolences may be expressed on Facebook or at SerenityFuneralCare.com

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