1. John W. Starnes Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information
John W. Starnes passed away Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at the age of 79. Born in Albertville, he was the son of Gene and Lucille Starnes, a direct ...
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2. Obituary of John Starnes - Abell Funeral Home
Starnes died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, in Lubbock, TX. He was born January 25, 1932 in Dallas, TX to Gill and Naomi (Dodd) Starnes. He moved to Cotton Center ...
Services for John M. Starnes, 85, of Cotton Center, TX, will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday, January 20, 2018, in the Cotton Center First Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Land and Rev. Chris Collier officiating. Burial will follow in the Center Plains Cemetery, Cotton Center, TX, under the direction of Abell Funeral Home & Flower Shop of Abernathy, TX. Mr. Starnes died Wednesday, January 17, 2018, in Lubbock, TX. He was born January 25, 1932 in Dallas, TX to Gill and Naomi (Dodd) Starnes. He moved to Cotton Center with his family at the age of 2 He graduated from Cotton Center High School in 1949 and Texas Tech University with an accounting degree in 1953. He later enlisted in the US Army in 1954. In 1960 he became a charter member of the Cotton Center Lions Club, and remained their secretary until his death. He was owner of Starnes Gin and began farming in 1972 when he went into partnership with the McFerrin's. He was a member of the Cotton Center First Baptist Church, where he was organist and taught Sunday School for the 4th, 5th and 6th grade boys in the 1950's and 60's. John purchased Texas Tech Mens Basketball tickets in 1956, and has maintained those tickets throughout the years. He was a member of the Texas Tech Red Raider Club and the Texas Ginner's Association. John is survived by a sister, Laura Jo Wheeler and husband Ferrel, a nephew, Nathan Wheeler and wife Carol, all of Southland, TX, 3 nieces, Amanda Teachnor of Tulsa, OK, Jenny Dickerson and husband Nathan of Carrollton, TX, and Camille Wheeler of Austin, TX, 12 great nieces and nephews and several great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by 2 great nephews. John is also survived by his extended family and business partners, Joe McFerrin of Cotton Center, Shelley and Shane Berry and their children Sarah, Seth and Sterling all of Cotton Center, John David McFerrin of Dallas, TX, Jeremy and Becca McFerrin and their children, Jett, Brecklyn, Jacoby and Ella all of Lubbock, TX and Phyllis McFerrin of Lubbock, TX. The family suggests memorials be sent to the Center Plains Cemetery, Box 295, Hale Center, TX 79041.
3. John Starnes ~ Complete Biography with [ Photos - Alchetron.com
Jan 14, 2023 · John Starnes is a Christian singer, a particularly high tenor, well known for appearing on TV alongside Jimmy Swaggart during his crusades, and ...
John Starnes is a Christian singer, a particularly high tenor, well known for appearing on TV alongside Jimmy Swaggart during his crusades, and on Bill Gaither's Homecoming tours. Starnes is also an Airline Transport Pilot ratings in single engine and multiengine airplanes, and commercial privileges
4. Obituary information for John Starnes - Christian Sells Funeral Home
John Starnes Sr., age 77, of Rogersville, went to be with the Lord on November 19, 2014 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital. He was a member of New Hope ...
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5. The Amazing John Starnes: A Gospel Legend | Ben Vaughn
Mar 16, 2022 · John Starnes, a gospel singer who was known for his work with the Gaither Vocal Band, died on Tuesday, August 8, 2017. He was 60 years old. The ...
John Starnes is a legendary gospel singer who has been entertaining audiences for decades. Though he is now in his 80s, Starnes is still going strong, touring and performing regularly. He is best known for his hits “I’ll Fly Away” and “Amazing Grace,” both of which are staples of the gospel genre. Born in 1934, Starnes grew up in a musical family in Alabama. His father was a preacher and his mother was a singer. Starnes began singing in church at a young age and quickly developed a love for gospel music. He went on to tour with various gospel groups throughout the 1950s and 1960s. In 1968, Starnes released his debut solo album, “Amazing Grace.” The album was a huge success, reaching the top of the gospel charts. It featured his signature song, “Amazing Grace,” which has since become one of the most popular gospel songs of all time. Starnes has released several other successful albums throughout his career, including “Songs from the Heart” (1972), “The Touch of Jesus” (1982), and “I’ll Fly Away” (1998). He has also won multiple Grammy Awards and Dove Awards. Despite his advanced age, Starnes shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to tour and perform regularly, bringing his uplifting gospel music to fans around the world.
6. The Suicide Of Gospel Music
Jul 1, 2016 · I know another Gospel singer, whose whole world blew up and came crumbling down around him, over night, a few years ago. He became suicidal. Yet ...
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7. John Starnes Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Wife, Now - Wikinetworth
Sep 3, 2019 · John now works as a Real Estate Agent with Keller Williams Realty Signature Partners in Marietta, Georgia. Net Worth. John Starnes is a tenor ...
John Starnes Wiki, Age, Net Worth, Where Is He Now?...A native of Atlanta, Georgia, John Starnes was born on the 7th of December in 1950....
8. What Really Happened to John Starnes, the Gospel Singer?
However, as the years passed, the gospel community received tragic news about the passing of John Starnes. On September 18, 2018, this beloved gospel singer ...
John Starnes, a legendary gospel singer with a career spanning several decades, left an indelible mark on the world of gospel music.
9. The Hinsons – Prime (1979) - MusicScribe
Aug 24, 2022 · Speaking of live, John Starnes had a fantastic live cut of the song, which he recorded on his 1984 self-titled LP. It's an electrifying ...
The Hinsons’ 1979 album, “Prime”, was the Hinsons in their prime. This was one of the finest albums ever produced. Check out James’ thoughts on this fantastic recording.
10. John D. Starnes - Groce Funeral Home
John D. Starnes, 74, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Born April 19, 1945 in Jeffersonville, IN, he was a son of the late Charles E. and ...
John D. Starnes, 74, of Leicester, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020.Born April 19, 1945 in Jeffersonville, IN, he was a son of the late Charles E. and Reba Lefevers Starnes. John had lived in Buncombe County most of his life. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Tom and Bill Cartwright.John was a graduate of Mars Hill College with a degree in accounting and operated his own Certified Public Accounting firm for many years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in the Vietnam conflict. He was a member of West Asheville Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon and on the stewardship committee.Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Janice Gantt Starnes; son, Dr. Richard D. Starnes and his wife, Barbara; brother, Dan Starnes and his wife, Karen; sister-in-law, Irene Cartwright; two grandchildren, Emily and Nathan, whom he loved very much; and several nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, in the Patton Avenue chapel of Groce Funeral Home, with Rev. Dr. Stan Welch officiating. Interment will follow at Pisgah View Memorial Park.The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Asheville Baptist Church, 926 Haywood Rd., Asheville, NC 28806, or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123, www.cancer.org.
