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Grady Starling

February 13, 1931 — June 4, 2020

Grady Starling

Burlington-Grady Allen Starling, 89 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 4, 2020. He was born in Surry County to the late William Allen and Mary Mabe Starling. He was the husband of the late Myrtle Porte Starling who died in 2006.

Grady was a retired paint contractor. He was a longtime member of New Hope Baptist Church where he served as the assistant treasurer for many years. Grady was a veteran of the US Air Force. He was a gentle and humble Christian man who enjoyed sharing his faith with those he met.

Grady is survived by his sister, Ruth Starling Reid of Asheboro; nephew Jeff Reid of Burlington and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and sons, Gary E. Murphy, Grady Keith Starling and Walter Thomas Murphy; brother, Billy Starling and a brother-in-law, Rev. David Reid.

A service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday, June 8, 2020 at 11:00 am at New Hope Baptist Church by Rev. Randy Hobbs. The family will receive friends from 10-10:45 am prior to the service. The family request that everyone use appropriate social distancing for the welfare of those in attendance.

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Funeral Service

Monday, June 8, 2020

Starts at 11:00 am

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Monday, June 8, 2020

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1525 Flora Ave.

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