Charles E. Starr

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 was a teacher in the Clinton Massie School system for 26 years. He was a member of the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church, was a member of the Highland Masonic Lodge #38, the Scottish Rite Valley of Cincinnati, was the Past Master of the Harveysburg Masonic Lodge #312 and was the Past Patron of the Warren Chapter Order of the Eastern Star #224. He was a World War II veteran of the United States 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, Charles and Ann Louise Starr of New Vienna; 11 grandchildren, William (Michelle) Starr of New Knoxville, Ohio, Jennifer (Craig) Fisher of Milford, Indiana, 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; and 17 great-grandchildren, as well as 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, 2015 at the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hillsboro. 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 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133; the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital, 2900 N. Rocky Point Dr., Tampa, Fla. 33607 or online at shrinershospitalforchildren.org; or the 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.

For more information, please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.