Mack Starnes

Mack Melton Starnes, age 73 of Lily Street, formerly of Kings Mountain, died Saturday, February 01, 2014 at his residence. He was born on September 23, 1940 in Gaston County, a son of the late Joseph Stanhope and Mary Dellinger Starnes. He was formerly employed by FMC Lithium.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David "Roy" Starnes; and sisters, Margie Moses and Lydia Fite.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Faye Green Starnes; sons, Ted Mack Starnes of Lincolnton, and Dale Starnes of Shelby; daughter, Lisa Starnes Canipe (Charles) of Cherryville; grandchildren, Craig, Kasey, Tiffany, and Brittany Starnes, and Matthew and Tracy Canipe; five great-grandsons; brothers, Donald and Bobby Starnes both of Kings Mountain; and sister, Louise Canipe of Kings Mountain.

Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 PM on Wednesday, February 5, 2014 at Carpenter's Funeral & Cremation Services with Rev. Ron Caulder and Rev. Randy Funderburk officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Shelby. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 12:00 to 1:15 PM prior to the service at the funeral home and at other times at the home of Lisa Canipe, 516 Mary's Grove Rd., Cherryville, NC 28021.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place
Memphis, TN 38105.