Berlie was born January 1, 1932 in Catawba Co. to the late Leonard Ray and Catherine Byers Starnes. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Hilma Adair.
He was a member of Millersville Baptist Church, a veteran of the Korean conflict and retired as a police officer with the Conover Police dept. after 23 yrs.
Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Mazie Randall Starnes of the home; his son, Wayne Richard Starnes and wife, Jan of Taylorsville; grandsons, Scott Starnes and wife, Diane of Conover and Benji Starnes and wife, Clarissa of Hickory; four great-grandchildren, Alana, Ethan, Kayle and Miles Starnes; brothers, Ernest Starnes and wife, Carol of Conover, Harold Starnes and wife, Terry of Hickory, Carl Starnes of Hickory and Larry Starnes and wife, Catherine of Taylorsville.
Services will be at Millersville Baptist Church Thursday, April 12, 2012, at 2:00 PM with the Reverend Bill Orren, Reverend Brian Kerley and Reverend Eddie Jolly officiating.
Burial will follow in Springs Road Baptist Church Cemetery with graveside military honors conducted by American Legion Post #48.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at Hickory Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to Millersville Baptist Church, 130 Millersville Rd., Taylorsville, NC 28681.
Condolences may be made online at www.hickoryfh.com.
Hickory Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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