Larry Wilson Starnes Sr., 78, of Statesville, N.C., passed away Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Gordon Hospice House following a brief illness. Larry was born March 3, 1946, in Cabarrus County, N.C., to the late Amos Wilson Starnes and Margaret Galyan Starnes.

He worked as a machine operator for West Rock and was a member of Unity Baptist Church for 27 years.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Randy Starnes; three brothers, Jack, Jimmy, and Don Starnes; one sister, Wilma Kiker; and his stepmother, Margie Starnes.

Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Dallas Starnes of the home; one son, Larry Starnes Jr., and wife Sherry of Conover; one daughter, Sabrina Anderson, and husband Joel of Stony Point; three brothers, Thomas Starnes, Amos Lee Starnes, and Hank Starnes; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; and special sons, Shannon, Tommy, Richard, and Randall.

A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 1 p.m. at Unity Baptist Church Cemetery. Pastor James Keever will officiate. There will be no formal visitation. Memorials may be given to Hospice of Iredell County, 2347 Simonton Road, Statesville NC 28625 or Unity Baptist Church, 650 Mock Mill Road, Statesville NC 28677. The family would like to give a special thanks to Loretta Upright.

Chapman Funeral Home is serving the Starnes family.