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Leslie Starling Obituary
Leslie "Les" Starling, Sr., beloved husband of Alma Lois Payne Starling, died Thursday, November 20, 2008 at his home in Gulfport after an 8 year battle with cancer. Mr. Starling was born in Selma, North Carolina and raised by his sister Estelle Matthews.
Services will be Monday, November 24, 2008 at 2 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home on 15th Street in Gulfport with Dr. Dan Carr officiating. Friends may visit from noon to 2 p.m. Interment with full military honors will be in Evergreen Cemetery. View and sign an online register at www.bradfordokeefe.com.
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Lois Starling
December 9, 2008
Les was a wonderful, loving Husband , Father, and Grandfather. He will never be forgotten by his wife Lois and his children. We will always remember his sweet smiles and words of encouragement. Love always and forever. Lois and Family
Stacey Easterling
November 27, 2008
Lois and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You and Les were so good to mom and dad and that is something I will never forget. May God bless you and your family.
Stacey Easterling
GWEN KIRSCHENHEUTER LIZANA
November 26, 2008
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenny Mccaleb
November 26, 2008
Lois, my prayers go out to you , Les was a beautiful person. We'll all miss his sparkling eyes and his beautiful smile. I'll remember all the love in his eyes when he saw you. God bless you, Jenny and Steven
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julie ballaro
November 24, 2008
My condolences to the entire Starling family. God's blessings.
Regards,
Dr Julie Ballaro
Olive Buckley
November 24, 2008
Mrs. Starling and family, My prayers are with all of you for comfort. You truly blessed our staff with allowing us to share a short part of his life. Sincerely, Olive Buckley, RN PCM Odyssey Healthcare
marilyn clutts,boyd,carpenter
November 24, 2008
Lois and Family:
So sorry to hear of the loss of your beloved Leslie. May the Good Lord guide and direct you and your family,through this difficult time in your life.
Greg Payne
November 24, 2008
Penny and I apologize for missing the celebration of Les's life. We send our Love to all the family.
Alma Lois, we will continue to pray for you. We will see you soon.
Love, Greg and Penny Payne
Jerry Stroud
November 24, 2008
One of the things I recall asking Les like in the last ten years, if he had ever parachuted out of an airplane. He told me that he was thrown-out of a plane one time, when the plane was about to crash. This was back when he first in the U.S. Air Force in stationed in Occupied Japan. He told me that when he was tossed-out of the plane, that he had landed in the water, like in a lake somewhere. Jerry Sends - JAS (in Mobile, AL)
Bob Payne
November 24, 2008
Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength. Nehemian 8:10 We love you, so sorry we are out of the state and unable to be with you. Bob and Toni Payne
The Staff and Management of Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes
November 24, 2008
We extend our sincere sympathy and value your trust during this time of remembrance and reflection. We pledge our support now and in the future.
Bobby Payne
November 23, 2008
Uncle Les, We Love you with all of our hearts. May Peace be with you and your family.
Bobby Payne Jr.,and family
vicki marin
November 23, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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