Archie “Lane” Starnes,74, of Lancaster SC, passed away on March 7, 2026. He was born in Union County on February 15, 1952 to Ward & Betty Starnes.

In the beginning of his career he worked for Southern Gas Company which later became Piedmont Natural Gas. In the late 80’s he decided to become a full time farmer. He built chicken houses and started growing for Holly Farms which later became Tyson Foods. He grew chickens for 32 years. He raised pigs, goats, and sheep over the years but cows were his favorite. He loved the outdoors, but in his free time he was either reading his Bible or a good Western. His favorite thing was being an “uber driver” (as he called it) for his grandchildren. He was a family man and people person. He loved to talk, laugh, and joke around. If he didn’t pick on you, he didn’t like you.

He was a lifelong member of the church that he loved, Prospect Southern Methodist.

Lane was predeceased by his parents Ward & Betty Starnes, brother Richard Starnes, and sisters Rebecca Porter and Pam Burgess.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Shirley Starnes, daughter, Angela Moree and her husband,Daniel and his grandchildren, Braxton & Braeleigh Moree.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Prospect Southern Methodist Church, 6020 Prospect Road, Monroe, NC 28112. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 1:00pm until 1:45 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prospect Southern Methodist Church Children and Youth Ministry.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Starnes Family.