Melvin Duane Starnes Obituary
Melvin Duane Starnes of Raleigh, North Carolina passed away on June 3, 2026. Melvin, born on December 23, 1931, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Melvin Duane Starnes to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Creola Mae Starnes and Theron Paul Starnes; his wife Sue Boggs Starnes; his sister Corine Waterman; and his daughter Elizabeth Starnes Larson (Beth).
He is survived by: his children, Greg Starnes of Raleigh, NC, Brad Starnes (Jill) of Fuquay-Varina, NC and Kelley Higgins (Stuart) of Apex, NC; his grandchildren, Julianna Sandlin (Ryan) of Apex, NC, Jensen Starnes Castelloe (Mike) of Fuquay-Varina, NC, Tyler Starnes of Atlanta, GA, Andrew Starnes of Nashville, TN, Zach Higgins (Payton) of Pittsboro, NC, Nick Higgins (Sarah) of Raleigh, NC and Gabe Higgins of Apex, NC; his great grandchildren, Taylor Sandlin, Liston Castelloe and Lowen Castelloe; and his siblings, Paul Starnes, Larry Starnes and Marsha Johnston.
Friends and family may send flowers or make a donation in Mel's memory to West Raleigh Presbyterian Church.
