Lee Dewey Starnes

Lee Dewey Starnes Jr. 75, of Brunswick, GA passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019 at Hospice of the Golden Isles.

Lee was born March 30, 1944 in Greeneville, TN, to parents Arlie and Ethel Starnes. He was a 1963 graduate of Greeneville High School. Prior to graduation, he found that he was a natural salesman when he began selling newspapers. This led him to a lifelong career as a salesman with various businesses, including a 25-year career with Frito-Lay, where he retired as a District Manager in 2010. After retirement, he found joy in working as a courier for Parker’s Convenience stores. He was also a devoted member of the First Wesleyan Church in Brunswick.

Lee was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. He is survived by his wife Shirley Taylor Starnes; son Terry Starnes (Stephanie); daughter Jessica Hardison; brother Jackson Starnes (Gerty). His grandchildren are Halley and Michael Hardison and Heather, Nicholas and Mia Starnes. His great grandchildren are Brayden and Wyatt McEwan and Cooper Hardison.

In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Ellen Trixie Starnes.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, April 26, 2019 in the Chapel of Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home with Pastor Phil Harrington and Mr. Donald Pittman officiating. Entombment will follow in Chapel Park Cemetery.

Visitation will be 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in loving memory of Lee to Hospice of the Golden Isles.

Arrangements are entrusted to Edo Miller and Sons Funeral Home.