Gene Starnes's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Lancaster, South Carolina

Gene Starnes

December 23, 1932 - May 29, 2026 (93 years old)

Lancaster, South Carolina

Gene Starnes's obituary , Passed away on May 29, 2026 in Lancaster, South Carolina

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Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory

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Gene Starnes

December 23, 1932 - May 29, 2026 (93 years old)

Lancaster, South Carolina

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Gene Starnes Obituary

The family of Gene Starnes (Lancaster, South Carolina) announces his passing on May 29, 2026. Gene, born on December 23, 1932, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Gene Starnes to show support.

He was predeceased by: his mother Lula Mae McManus Starnes; his wife Carolyn T. Starnes; his father Robert "Bob" Starnes; and his siblings, Ordway Starnes, Lawton Starnes, Billy Starnes, Lucille Hunter, Sybil Faile and Ruth Starnes.

He is survived by: his children, Jane Napier (Ron), Ken Starnes (Geri) and Brandon Starnes (Charlene); his grandchildren, Christian Starnes (Christen), Mitchell Starnes, Peyton Visbeck (Will), Lake Rucker, Haleigh Dabney (Andrew), Corey Rowell, Brandon Napier (Josie) and Brian Napier; his great grandchildren, Briar Chapman, Sunnie Dabney, Owen Napier, Evan Napier, Kate Napier, Weston Visbeck, Collins Visbeck, Cannon Starnes and Cooper Starnes; his sister Dr. Jackie Adams; and his close friend Sue Peterson. He is also survived by family members and friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Burgess Funeral Home and Crematory



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300 S Market St, Lancaster, SC 29720

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