Mr. William Ivey Starnes, Sr., age 84, of Lumberton, NC, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. He was born in Catawba County, NC on April 9, 1935, to the late William Paul Starnes and the late Fannie Lee Keller Starnes. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served in Korea.

William worked for Pepsi-Cola Co. for 45 years and was the liaison between Pepsi-Cola and the Robeson County Fair for many years. He was also the charter boat captain of the Sea Hunt in Ocean Isle Beach, NC.

Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Mike Starnes.

He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Martha L. Starnes of the home; one son, Bill Starnes, Jr. of Lumberton; one sister, Rebecca  Stephens (Yates) of Fairmont, NC; two nieces, Tracye Jackle (Ryan) of Winston-Salem, NC and Tamara Fletcher (Shane) of Buena Vista, VA; a nephew, Paul Starnes (Kerry) of Tabor City, NC; and a special pet, Jack.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, January 26, 2020, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Floyd Mortuary & Crematory, Inc., 809 E. 5 ^th Street in Lumberton.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 1:00 PM at Gardens of Faith Cemetery, 5190 Fayetteville Road in Lumberton, with Rev. David Hawes and Dr. Leslie Sessoms officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Godwin Heights Baptist Church Youth Fund, 704 Godwin Avenue, Lumberton, NC 28358.