Drake Starnes Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Drake Starnes (Lancaster, South Carolina), who passed away on April 2, 2026, at the age of 18, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Drake Starnes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his grandparents, Tammy Funderburk, Dennis Starnes and Jeff Swanson. He is survived by: his parents, Nicholas Starnes and Holly Terry; his brothers, Gunnar Gaskin, Kasen Starnes and Ryder Terry; his aunt Meredith Brasington (Allan); his uncle Rod Funderburk; his grandparents, David Funderburk (Wendy), Teresa Robertson (Alvin), Michael Murphy (Robin), Dana Swanson, Maude Gainey and Rhonda Jewett (Scotty); his cousins, Alyson Funderburk, Raegan Brasington and Landrie Brasington; his great-grandparents, Joyce Funderburk, Peggy Evans and Nancy Hinson; and his pet Mia (Lydia).

In lieu of flowers, the family invites those who feel led to honor Drake's memory by making a memorial contribution to Joss Cook.