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Charles Starr Obituary
Charles E. Starr, 95, of West Alexandria, formerly of the Highland County area, passed away Monday afternoon, Aug. 17, 2015 at his daughter's home.
He was born May 14, 1920, in Waynesville, the son of the late Clark and Daisy (Hammer) Starr.
He was a longtime farmer and a teacher in the Clinton-Massie School District for 26 years. He was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church, Highland Masonic Lodge 38, Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati, was the past master of Harveysburg Masonic Lodge 312 and was a past patron of the Warren Chapter Order of the Eastern Star 224. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Pam and Joe Bruce of West Alexandria; three sons and daughters-in-law, William and Dolores Starr of Celina, James and MaryLou Starr of Houston, Texas and Charles and Ann Louise Starr of New Vienna; 11 grandchildren, William (Michelle) Starr of New Knoxville, Jennifer (Craig) Fisher of Milford, Ind., Anne (Aaron) Dunn of Van Wert, David Starr of Botkins, Katherine Mahaffey of Wilmington, Mike (Michelle) Mahaffey of Mishawaka, Ind., Daniel (Sarah) Starr and Brian Starr, both of Houston, Texas, Laura (Christopher) Duve of Colorado, and Justin and Mariah Starr of New Vienna; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, Marjorie K. (Kellegrew) Starr, on Oct. 28, 2013; six brothers, Harry, Lester, Raymond, Clark, John and Lawrence Starr; and three sisters, Winifred Prendergast, Elizabeth Rich and Helen Secrest.
In keeping with his wishes, he was cremated. Memorial services, including Scottish Rite Ring Services, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 11 at St. Mary's Episcopal Church in Hillsboro. The Rev. Judi Wiley will be the celebrant. Burial, with military honors presented by the Wilmington Post 49 Honor Guard, will be held at the Clinton Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends following services at Lacy Hall.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Episcopal Church, 234 N. High St., Hillsboro, Ohio 45133; Shriner's Children's Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607, or online at shrinershospitalforchildren.org; or Scottish Rite Children's Dyslexia Center, attn.: William G. Ziemer, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, Mass. 02421, or online at childrensdyslexiacenter.org.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles Starr
Martha Mowry
September 15, 2015
I had him as a teacher years ago . He was a great teacher .
Martha Hunt Mowry Kettering Ohio
Jenny Moore
September 13, 2015
One of the best teachers ever! Someone who I will always remember fondly. My condolences to the family.
Karen Schroeder-Shaver
September 11, 2015
To all of the Starr family my thoughts and prayers are with you. Mr. Starr was a great educator and friend. R.I.P. Charlie !!!
Kathy Harrison-Rupp
September 10, 2015
Mr. Starr was an educator to the highest degree. He had respect from all. I will walk down memory lane as I think about him.
Barry Campbell
September 10, 2015
Pam and family, Martha and I send our prayers to your family. Charley was a great friend and colleague.
Liz Leyes
September 10, 2015
May you rest in peace Uncle Charlie.
Love and hugs to family.
Nancy Dillow Upshaw
September 10, 2015
Mr Starr was the best teacher and a great person he was one of my favorite teachers. He will be missed in this world. Condolence to his family.
Janine Cherryholmes-Wallace
September 10, 2015
My condolences to the Starr family. Mr. Starr was a teacher at CM when I was there in the 70's and also when my aunts were there in the 60's. He was a kind, funny, intelligent educator that has been missed even after graduation! Know that he is making somebody smile in a better place.
E Alex Copher
September 10, 2015
Rest in Peace Brother Starr. Thank you for kicking my brain into gear...you awoke the sleeper. May we one day meet again on the Square and Level. :. Semper Fi!
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