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Michael Starling Obituary
WADSWORTH -- Michael R. Starling, 52, passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2007.
Mike was born to Jay and Norma Starling, he was a life resident of the area, Mike truly loved his music. He was a fixture in the local area music industry for many years, a member of numerous bands, the latest by the Fretless Band.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy; children, Michelle Gwyn, Bruce Cunningham, Steven Cunningham and Sandy Stepp; nine grandchildren; brother, Dan Starling; many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend special thanks to nephew, John Sipe and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Tom and Cheryl Workman and many thanks to Hospice.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, 4 p.m. at the Campfield-Hickman-Collier Funeral Home, 566 W. Park Avenue, Barberton 44203, with Rev. Ernestine Moore officiating. (Campfield-Hickman-Collier, 330-745-3161)
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael Starling
David Lynn Anderson
November 16, 2024
I still miss you and think about you Uncle Mike
David Anderson
November 16, 2022
Still miss you uncle Mike
David Anderson
November 16, 2020
I miss you alot still uncle Mike
Sue Starling
March 14, 2009
To my favorite cousin, who was always more of a brother. I love and Miss you. I'll never forget the time we all lived together.It was some of the best times of my life. I wish you was here so i could give you one more hug and kiss.
P.S. the email addressis Davids also, EMAIL HIM!!!!
Jody Starling
January 4, 2009
Mike..wanted to tell you thank you for all the wonderful memories. We really shared great times with our children and your family. Thank you for being so wonderful to Scamp, Steve and Sandy. We really became a wonderful family. Best times of my life are sitting around the campfire with our family at Osage listing to you, Jay and Dan play music. I was so proud of you. From building model airplanes to helping with school projects... you enriched our lives with your presence. I wish you could be here to watch our grandchildren grow. Lea is playing guitar like a pro now...she loves playing music...wonder where she gets that from? Ha Ha! Its too bad that she cant learn from the best. We had alot of fun. "Your still the one"
Jody Starling
Steven Cunningham
November 15, 2008
Almost 1 year Dad and I just heard that you made it back home (Lynyrd Skynyrd "Coming Home") @ Uncle Dans ! The Wadesworth song (Lynyrd Skynyrd "One More time"). You sure Got That Right!
Leann Hancock
November 12, 2008
God it doesn't seem like a year. I just want to let the family know that I think of all of you and I miss Mike. "You are always on my mind".God Bless.
Steven Cunningham
October 24, 2008
Dad. All of us would like you to come back home. I wished that you were next to Grandpa, where us kids could visit you. My how this year has past so quickly. Lots of Love and memories......steve
Tawnya Nichols
July 29, 2008
There are still no words to express the loss of such a wonderful person, whom now is with my dad (Gary Nichols). They were such great guitar players, and both of them together, was just like where they both are now-HEAVEN- I miss you dearly each and every day still, Love Always and Forever, Tawnya
Ross Reed
May 13, 2008
Mike was one of my best friends and helpd me to be the person i am today i got to spend a lot of time with him the past couple years and i will never forget anything hes taught me wether it be on the guitar or in life mike has been one of my greatest teachers i miss him and love him always and i pray for sandy and the family to make it through this
good times
April 23, 2008
Grandpa Mike
April 23, 2008
STEVEN CUNNINGHAM
April 11, 2008
HEY DAD GET YOUR BOOTS ON AND YOUR LYNYRD SKYNYRD SHIRT AND HAT. I HAVE 3 TICKETS TO THE SKYNYRD SHOW IN COLUMBUS 3/12/08 (HOOK ME UP) THIS TIME 3 ROWS FROM STAGE !!!! YOU SURE GOT THAT RIGHT ! ONE MORE TIME. COMING HOME. FREE BIRD !
Steven Cunningham
March 29, 2008
Dad. I will miss you greatly! When you came into our lives you brought a new World to all of us Scamp,Sandy and Mom and a couple years later Michelle are new sister and the whole Starling family Grandpa,Grandma, Uncle Dan, Hot rod Grandma, Granda Fauntell, Uncle Jean, and many others. Such great memories of Osage park,(the best campfire in the park w/live music) flying airplanes, movies, cars, gunshows,and carring your music equipment to gigs. Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts. Love always your son Steve. Miss you Dad !!!
Patsy Nichols
February 13, 2008
Sandy, I know Mike was the other half of your heart and soul just as Gary is the other half of mine. But we both know that they have something between them that we could never understand. I know that they are together now jammin with the angels. Don^t worry sis we will be with them someday and all this pain and heartache will be gone. Keep the faith sis. love ya Patsy Nichols
Gale Smith
November 29, 2007
Mom and I were shocked to hear of Mike's passing. We heard through Jackie Arvay and it was too late to come to the funeral home for viewing. Mike is my distant cousin.(2nd or 3rd cousin) My dad and mom are Steve and Phyllis Kaylo and my grandma was Mary Kaylo (Starling) . We haven't seen family since Fauntell's passing. What a shock to see Mike is gone. He's only a year younger than I am. Music has always been special to our family. I hope you find comfort and peace during this difficult time and holiday season.
Dale Purcell
November 28, 2007
I had alot of fun playing music with Mike. He will be missed. Prayers to the family.
Mike and Sandy 2005
Nicole Gwyn
November 26, 2007
I have a lot of great memories of you -- from playing guitars with my dad (whether it was on Christmas, or just some random day you guys decided to tune the instruments), your "Disco Sucks" t-shirt, all of the funny stories you had about dad and grandma Norma..I'm going to miss you and Sandy coming over out of the blue, just stopping by to say "hi", and the cheer you brought to the house. Our family isn't going to be the same without you.
With love,
your niece Nicole
November 26, 2007
We're so sorry to hear about your loss. Mike and his music will be missed but never forgot.
Love always,
Tammy Levers and
Don Levers.
Dave Cutting
November 26, 2007
Just found out about Mike. He was a great guy and guitar player. We had some realy good jams together.
He will be missed. The angels better learn to play Skinneard.
Bub Adams
November 25, 2007
My heart goes out to the family and friends of a great guitar player. The time we got to spend together on stage, I will never forget. Fly high freebird.
DAVID ANDERSON
November 23, 2007
i just found out about uncle mike and wanted to say how much he will be missed. i know i havent been around for quite awhile and am sorry. if i can attend the memorial i will. my heart is crying. i will miss him greatly. please get ahold of me someone. i would really appreciate it. with love, DAVID
Barbara Humble
November 23, 2007
Dear Dan and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear about Mike. Hope to see you Saturday.
Nicole Brasiel(Starling)
November 22, 2007
U will b missed deeply by us and we hope that u are in heaven jammin on ur guitar!!!Luv ya cuz!!!RIP
Nicole Brasiel(Starling)
November 22, 2007
I hope u rest in peace & no more pain & i hope u get to still play ur music in heaven!! I will miss u always!!!! Luv you!!
Leann Hancock
November 22, 2007
Mike's Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you. Whenever I think of Mike it has always brought a smile, followed by a song in my mind. Thank's for the Good memories. Leann
Vicki / Kenny Nelson
November 22, 2007
I am so sorry to for the loss of one of Sherman's greatest musians, I had the pleasue of attending many of the early jam sessions when we all we in our mid teens, Mike truly had the gift and will be surly missed. Rest in peace my friend....
scamp, bruce cunningham
November 22, 2007
Excellent job DAD, THANKS for all the awesome memories, campfire music,flyingplanes,hotrods,concerts
and many many more. ALL OUR LOVE. Scamp,Katey,Brittany and Precious. p.s. tell everyone on the otherside we love and miss them also... xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo
DAVID STIPE
November 22, 2007
DAVE STIPE & DORENE FUNK.
November 22, 2007
Sandy and Dan,
Your friends at Magnolia are remembering you in their prayers at this difficult time. God Bless you all. Mike will be missed.
Sue Ward and Brenda Shelly
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