David "Ward" Starnes

Mr. David “Ward” Starnes, 84, of Lancaster passed away Sunday, April 26, 2020 at his home. He was born June 29, 1935 in Monroe, NC, a son of the late Hazel H. Starnes and Blanche Walden Starnes. Mr. Starnes spent his entire work life as an employee with Duke Power. In his retirement years, he enjoyed Nascar racing, fishing and collecting farm machinery. Mr. Starnes loved the Lord and was a student of the Bible.A private service to celebrate the life of Mr. Starnes will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Rich Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Rod Yow officiating. Mr. Starnes is survived by his wife, Nancy Kirk Starnes of Lancaster; a daughter, Angela Susan Starnes of Charlotte; two step-sons, Kirk Charles Hovis and his wife Beverly of Heath Springs and Russell Elliott Hovis and his wife Wendy of Lancaster; and four step-grandchildren, Hannah Denkins and her husband Tyler, Peyton Hovis, Rachel Hovis and Colt Hovis; and a sister, Margaret Kidd of Charlotte. He was preceded in death by a brother, Vance Starnes; and a sister, Dorothy Couick.Memorials may be made to Rich Hill Baptist Church, 1557 East Doc Garris Road, Heath Springs, SC 29058.Lancaster Funeral Home & Cremation Service is serving the family of Mr. Starnes.Read Obituary