Justin Cody Starnes, 29, passed away March 12, 2024. He was a son, nephew, cousin, and friend who instilled in his family the values of love, respect, and compassion. His legacy lives on vibrantly in his family, a testament to the love and guidance he so generously provided his sense of humor and zest for life were contagious. Cody had the unique ability to find joy in everyday moments. He taught us the importance of laughter, the value of cherishing the present, and the significance of creating lasting memories with those we love. As we bid farewell to Cody, let us honor his memory by striving to live with the same integrity, compassion, and zest for life that he exemplified. His legacy is not confined to the past; it lives on in each of us, in the lessons he taught, the love he shared, and the example he set.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm until 6:45pm on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at Holland Funeral Service. A Celebration of Life Gathering will follow the visitation beginning at 7:00pm. The family will invite anyone who would like to share a memory about Cody to do so at that time.

In addition to his father, Ricky Starnes Jr., he is preceded in passing by his maternal grandparents, James Hartford McMillan, and Lillie Mae Locklear; paternal grandparents, Richard Starnes and Vicki Standford; great-grandparents, David, and Dot Stegall; aunts, Brenda McMillan, and Barbara Latham; uncles, Earl McMillan, James McMillan, Roger McMillan, Alex Starnes, Joe Latham, and Michael Whitmire I.

Justin Cody Starnes, a native Lumbee Indian of 45000 Tribal members leaves behind to cherish his memories his mother, Joyce McMillan; aunts, Janice Harlow, Carol Sharpe, Minnie Mae Spath, and Cathy McMillan; great uncle, David Stegall Jr. (Andy); cousins, Rodeny McMillan, Anthony McMillan, Wade Stegall, Aubry Amerson, Michael Whitmire II, Susan Racicot, Lexie Gobey, Hannah Starnes, Lela Whitmire, Makayla Whitmire, Rozelyn Racicot, and Scarlett Racicot; girlfriend, Amanda Dial; and numerous other special friends and family.

Holland Funeral Service is serving the Starnes Family.