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Deacon Ricky Wesley Starr

02/07/1959 - 09/03/2022

Obituary For Deacon Ricky Wesley Starr

DEACON RICKY WESLEY STARR – Age 63, of Rome, Georgia passed away Saturday, September 3, 2022. He was born February 7, 1959, in Detroit, Michigan. He graduated from Chattooga High School Class of 1977 and later obtained his Associates Degree. He served in the United States Army where his job title was a Transport Operator from 1977 to 1980. Afterwards, he worked for Roper Corporation and Trion State Prison. He grew up at New Bethel Baptist Church and later became a member of Cedar Grove Baptist Church, Cedar Bluff, Alabama, where he was a Deacon. He was a Past Worshipful Master Mason of Holland Lodge, #47, Lyerly, Georgia. He was an advid fisherman and was a University of Alabama football and Duke University basketball fan. He was preceded in death by his parents, West Starr and Mildred Dykes Starr.

He is survived by his loving wife, Nisa Lawrence Starr; daughters, Joyce (Conte) Stanley and Katyria Shropshire; stepsons, Dominque Lawrence, Brandon Lawrence, and Remize Lawrence; grandchildren, Ashanti Towers, Nyla Lawrence, Noah Lawrence, and Cayleigh Lawrence; sisters, Jackie (Anthony) Hatten, Vickie Settles, and Terri Clarke; brothers-in-law, Jimmy Fleetwood, Ricky Fleetwood, Eric Lawrence; aunt, Ruth Starr; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Homegoing Celebration will be Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 1:00 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church, 281 Georgia Ave, Summerville, Georgia 30747, with Pastor Cedric Williams, Eulogist and Pastor Kevin Roach, Officiant. The family will receive friends on Friday, September 16, 2022, from 6:00 P. M. – 7:30 P. M. at New Bethel Baptist Church with Masonic Rites by the Holland Lodge, #47. Interment, Summerville City Cemetery. Arrangements by Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.


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Praying comfort for the family and loved ones. May God bless and keep you. Ramona Favors Aker & Louise Favors

We extend our deepest sympathies to Ricky's wife, children, siblings and the rest of the Starr Family on the passing of your loved one. I have known him and his family all my life and have fond memories of his parents and siblings. You are in our prayers and will be in the days ahead. May the Lord comfort you and strengthen you during this time of mourning. Mr. & Mrs. Juan London

My deepest condolences to the family. Deacon Starr was always so nice as so is his wife. My love and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time

My deepest heartfelt sympathy is with and for the family and friend. I pray that God gives you strength and comfort in your time of need.

Karen Towe

My condolences to the family...so sorry for your loss...🙏🏽 for strength & comfort for the days ahead...

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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