Steve Louis Starnes
May 26, 1943 ~ October 31, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Steve Louis Starnes, 68, passed away at his Starnes Cove home Monday afternoon, October 31, 2011. He was the son of the late Alfred and Ruth Arthur Starnes of Starnes Cove.
Mr. Starnes, an active member of Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church, was in the landscaping business. He graduated from Enka High School and had earned B.S. degrees in Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics from Appalachian State University. He was an U.S. Army Veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Ailene Blanton Starnes; one sister, Dorcas Ann Epley (husband Joe) of Tryon; and two brothers, Jerry (wife Bronwen) of Brevard and John (wife Betty) of Greer, S.C.
A memorial service commemorating the life of Steve Starnes will be held at Malvern Hills Presbyterian Church in West Asheville on Friday, November 4, 2011 at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Mo Up De Graff and the Rev. Doug Tilley will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial be made to the ABCCM Veteran's Restoration Quarters, 1329 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
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We are so sorry to learn of Steve’s death. Steve called me recently and wanted to meet with me about something that happened a long, long time ago. So I called him and we met for an hour or so. He apologized profusely for something he could not have influenced in any way. He had been carrying a burden and wanted to get it clear. I think I convinced him that he had no guilt in this and really enjoyed my visit with him. I could tell he was deeply troubled about a lot in his life. Of all who may have known him, he was the hardest on himself. We will miss him.
Prayers to the family. Will miss our Class of 61- classmate.
Prayers to the family. Will miss our Class of 61- classmate.
Prayers to the family. Will miss our Class of 61- classmate.
Dear Friends and family.
I grew up in Starnes Cove near Steve and his family . My parents were friends of all the Starnes . I remember Steve and his sweet personality and beautiful Red hair.We rode the school bus together with ‘Pinkney Ballard as our driver. Those were good old days.He was very smart and friends to many in school, and in the community. I know so many will miss him . I will , I had hoped to meet with him on the next trip to Asheville. He came from the best family and ended up being one of the best. I pray he rest in peace, until we meet again, God Bless you in his family and , God Bless Steve
Ailene & Steve’s Family, I was distressed to hear about Steve. He has been a real friend for a number of years. My brother Joe Clark, who started the 1st grade at Vance School with his Aunt Louise Arthur Sales joins me in expressing our sorrow at your loss.
The only comfort at this time in life has to come from our Faith in the Sovereignty of God and the manifested concern of caring friends. We just hope in some small way it does help to know others do care. He will be missed. Mary
Remembering Steve fondly from EHS band days that began in the 5th or 6th grade at Sand Hill School. Warm condolences to the family.
We are sorry to hear about your loss. My family will keep you in our prayers. If there is any thing that we can do for you just let us know. I am Sandy and Lee Roy Ashe’s daughter.
Condolences to the family of Steve Starnes. Another life cut short.
Joyce Creasman Neal
Class of ’61
I am so sad to hear this tragic news of Steve’s passing. My heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Fran G. Collette
EHS Class of ’61
Dear Cousins,Wish I could be with you. Steve’s sweet smile will be missed by use all. Hope to see you soon.
I was a class mate with Steve from the 4th grade until graduation at Enka HS. I lived in the Starnes Cove neighbor hood until 1965 and knew Steve and Jerry well during our school years. My prayers are with Steve’s family at this sad time.
i grew up in the Starnes Cove Community and new Steve well. My prayers are with the family during this time of sorrow.
It is with great sadness that the Enka Class of 1961 must remove the name of Steve Starnes from our list of living classmates, and make his name #56 on our Memory Board. We will remember him forever.
On behalf of Harbor Inn Seafood Restaurant, I would like to express our deep sadness on hearing about Steve’s passing. We were always happy to see his and his wife’s smiling faces during their frequent visits! Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. We will miss him!