Ronnie Wilson Starnes

Ronnie Wilson Starnes, 70, of Oakboro, NC passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, peacefully in his home surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Union County on September 11, 1952, son to the late Paul Homer Starnes and Sarah Barbee Starnes. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Trisha Brane, three brothers, Homer Ray Starnes; Howard Starnes; and Lewis Starnes; three sisters Dorothy Page; Shirley Kiker; and Frances Barbee.

The family will receive friends from 2:00PM until 4:00PM on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at Gordon Funeral Service, 1904 Lancaster Ave, Monroe, NC 28112. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

He worked as a truck driver for Dennis Trucking for many years and in his own words “ The Best People in The World to Work For”.

Ronnie is survived by his beautiful wife of 45 years, Carole Hill Starnes, son, Jimmy Weatherholt (Donna), five daughters, Tammy S. Brigman (Joe); Barbie Swaringen; Connie Thompson (Randy); Jeanna Starnes; Amanda Culbertson (Patrick); brothers, Luke Starnes (Lillie); and Jr. Starnes (Sharon); two sisters, Brenda Voncannon (Jerry); and Pat Love; sixteen grandchildren and eighteen great grandchildren.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Starnes Family.