Wayne Norris Starnes

Wayne Norris Starnes, age 79 of Fairborn, Ohio passed away Saturday, April 29, 2017 at Dayspring Health Care Center. He was born July 24, 1937 in Evansville, Indiana.

Wayne's faith in the Lord and love for his family sustained him throughout life. He had a special place in his heart for his grandson who he always called his "main-man Joshie" and his granddaughters he lovingly referred to as "Puddin". He loved to hear his great-grandchildren call him Papaw Wayne. His story-telling, use of favorite southern expressions and his overall sense of humor was enjoyed by those who came in contact with him. He treasured the special friendships he had with those he used to work with years ago and still kept in touch with; his "Arkansas buddies" some of who now live in Ohio and would share lunch and visits with him and the special friendship he developed with Pastor Jeff. Wayne will be greatly missed by all.

He is preceded in death by his mother and step-father, Betty Lou and Charles Stinnett; his father and step-mother, Charles and Gladys Starnes; two brothers, C.H. Starnes and Buddy Starnes; one great-grandson, Landon Zimmerman and one great-granddaughter, Kendra Johnson.

Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Maxine Starnes; oldest daughter and son-in-law, Kathy & Mike Ranft; youngest daughter and son-in-law, Paula Johnson & Kenneth Eades; brother, Allen (Taressia) Stinnett; two sisters, Phyllis (Ken) Smith and Linda Starnes; grandson, Joshua Johnson; granddaughters, Katie (Jason) Cordle and
Kelsey (Bryant) Zimmerman; 10 great grandchildren; as well as numerous other extended family members and dear friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 4, 2017 from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home - Beavercreek Chapel (3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). Funeral service will follow visitation at 6:30 pm and is open to all who would like to stay.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society for Cancer research.