Franklin Davis Starling, age 82, of Hilliard, Florida, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Green Cove Springs on February 18, 1940, to the late Fleam and Nettie (Chesser) Starling. Franklin had a strong work ethic and was employed with Adcom Wire for 46 years. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend who enjoyed gardening, camping, fishing, was an avid bowler, and played softball. He grew up in his home church, Oak Grove Baptist Church, and was a current member of Trinity Baptist Church. Franklin loved serving the Lord and worked diligently to teach his family and friends how to live for Christ. Family was extremely important to him, and he always tried to be there for them to lend a helping hand or a helpful word of guidance. He was a father figure not only to his children, but his nieces, nephews, and children in the neighborhood. Franklin will be truly missed.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Franklin Scott Starling; and siblings, Thomas Starling, Lucille Cauley, James Starling, and Robert Starling. Survivors include his beloved wife of 63 years, Alice Sellers Starling; children, Christopher (Patricia) Starling, Gene (Tina) Starling, and Crystal (Alan) Hannah; grandchildren, Jammie (Stefanie) Starling, Tony (Danielle) Starling, Joshua Starling, Tiffany (James) Shrull, Sara (Greg) Kelley, Dustin (Samantha) Starling, Elizabeth Libby Hannah, and Remington Hannah; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Starling, Brianna Shrull, Cody Shrull, Gracelyn Starling, Abbygaile Shrull, Jackson Starling, Sutton Starling, and Jacob Starling; siblings, Martha (Calvin) Lee, Mark Starling, and Timothy (Toni) Starling; along with many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at West Park Baptist Church, 372 Jones Road in Jacksonville with Pastor Robert Bulmer, Pastor Bill Turner, and Pastor Paul Haney officiating. Interment will follow in Sellers Cemetery in Jacksonville. Visitation with the family will be held 5:00-8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at the church.
Pallbearers are Dusty Starling, Tony Starling, Greg Kelley, Jammie Starling, Joshua Starling, James Shrull. Honorary pallbearers are Stanley Beck and Robert Starling.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with the family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.
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