James Starr Obituary in Shelby at Enloe Mortuary

Obituary For James Starr

Mr. James Robert Starr, 70, of Lawndale, NC departed this life on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC. He was born on August 2, 1950 to the late Alexander Starr and the late Sadie Roseboro Starr.

James worked for Century Furniture and Spangler Concrete until he later moved to Washington, DC where he worked as a furniture mover until his health declined and he moved back to North Carolina in 2020. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Calvin Starr; four uncles, Thomas, Dan, Bob and John and 3 aunts, Connie Roseboro Sherill, Sue Roseboro Thompson and Ella Roseboro McCain and one nephew, Darren Starr.

James leaves to cherish fond memories of him to one son, Patrick Hopper (Cheryl) of Lawndale, NC; one daughter, Yolandra Roxanne Eskridge (Frank) of Lawndale; 10 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Starr (Vibbie) of Conover, NC; one uncle, Lester Roseboro; niece, Windy Starr of Shelby; best friend, Ted Lenox; special cousin, Retia Sue Sanford; special friend, Debbie Robinson and a host of other relatives and friends from North Carolina and Washington DC.

A private memorial service is planned. The family is meeting at 117 Schenck Farm Rd. in Lawndale.

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We are still missing you "OLD MAN" Gone but never forgotten❤️ Love your dear friend Ronnie May you continue to rest easy

I will always love you you meant the world to me you were soneone special love always Debbie

I send my deepest condolences to the family! Feels like we grew up together though Jerry was a few years older than myself, he taught me as he played along side me football. I recall as a kid he was always kind and took time to actually talk with you. You left a smile on this face when you are spoken of Rest in Heaven my brother!

We goin TO MISS U "Old Man" MY Dear Friend. "Until we laugh again." From Your Buddy Ronnie❤️

My deepest condolences to you and your family.Starr it has been an absolute pleasure to have been your friend. You hold a Dear place in my ❤️ "Old Man" that's what I called you. "Rest Easy My Dear Friend" 💔💔💔

May you rest in peace My Husband.....We love you Audrey and Darrell you will not be forgotten ❤

Starr Diggity What....that's what we called you because you always said "wha"...lol. You will be missed man. My prayers are with your family and my sister Debbie. May You Rest In Peace! 🙏🏾

Starr I thank you for the gift of you. My mom truely lived you and in turn I did and do too. Kadir will miss you you will forever be his PopPop. Kisha

Our Condolences to the Family of James Starr and his Special Friend Deborah Robinson my Sister Star was my Brother, he was a fighter and a good Sprited individual and he will truly be missed!We Celebrate you!With all I Love🕊🕊🕊💜💜💜💜