Jere Donald Starnes

Message from marietta

My deepest sympathies to you at this time. My prayers and thoughts are with you and may the peace of the Lord and your loving memories of your beloved husband and father bring you comfort, one day at a time......Marietta and Rich Menchini ( Marie's cousins in New York)

Message from Jannie Stanfield

There are people in your life that you never forget. Retired Captain Jere Starnes was one of these people. He always had a kind word, a jolly laugh, a love for the Tennessee Highway Patrol and a tender heart. Captain Starnes went home to Heaven today, where he will wait on his beloved Ms. Jackie. Say a prayer that Ms. Jackie and his precious family get through the next few days feeling blessed that he was so dear to them. RIP Captain Jere Starnes.

Message from Donnie and Charlotte Carden

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Such a wonderful man. We used to live across the street, and never failed to get a smile, a wave, and a "how are y'all?" From both Mr. And Mrs. Starnes. You both were such wonderful neighbors .Heaven gained another angel. Mr. Starnes will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. To Robbie and Gary....I think your dad was the proudest man on earth of all of the accomplishments you both have achieved. May you all have peace and comfort, and remember all the great memories.

A candle was lit by Priscilla Morgan on March 19, 2015 10:16 PM

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Jackie and family. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I pray you will find comfort in all the wonderful memories you have of Jere as a Father and Husband. He was certainly a great friend to everybody who knew him. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you and comfort you .
Love and Prayers
Priscilla Morgan

Message from Joel Parham,Cpt. Ret. T.H.P.

To the Starnes family. So very sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I have lost a very good friend and enjoyed a close working relationship with him through the years. I will miss talking with him at times. Take care and God bless. Joel Parham, Captain retired, T.H.P.. Athens,Tn

A candle was lit by Ewell Smith Manchester on March 19, 2015 6:29 PM

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Lit a candle in memory of Jere Donald Starnes

Message from Paul Johnson

My condolences to the Starnes family. I worked in the Chatt. office with Jere from 72-82. He was the Safety Education Lt. when I became Colonel in 1985. He really enjoyed what he was doing and did a good job. Sorry he did not get to enjoy retirement as much as he & Jackie would have liked. Paul Johnson (Colonel retired) THP & Road Law member Murfreesboro Tn.

Message from Jacque Holloway Zimmermann

Thoughts and prayers to your family. What a wonderful man and friend he was to my parents. He was a childhood friend of my fathers. He always took the time to check on my father when he was sick...and continued to check on my mom once my father passed away. Heaven gained a precious soul.

Message from With love and sympathy, Pat O'Connor Nelson and family

With love and sympathy, Pat O'Connor Nelson and family purchased the Sentiments of Serenity Spray for the family of Jere Donald Starnes.

A candle was lit by Bob Standifer Jr. on March 19, 2015 8:47 AM

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My sincere condolences to the family. Mr Starnes was my first memory of law enforcement as a child. He was bigger than life with a great amount of respect.

Message from christina

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A candle was lit by kimberly williams on March 18, 2015 7:36 PM

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Lit a candle in memory of Jere Donald Starnes

Blooming Garden Basket was purchased for the family of Jere Donald Starnes.

Message from Heritage Funeral Home

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Message from Charlie Gattis

I was sorry to hear about Jere. I first met him in January 1975 when I transferred from the Highway Patrols Tactical Squad in Nashville to the Chattanooga District Office. He was a Sgt. at the time. I have good memories of times we spent working together. After he retired and I would visit him at his home he would let you know that he was glad you came by to see him. May God comfort the hearts of all his family as only he can at times like this.
Charlie Gattis

Message from Heritage Funeral Home

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A candle was lit by Becky Thomas Winkler on March 18, 2015 2:01 PM

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Jere, I will miss our crazy conversations. Go rest in peace ole trooper! Miss Jackie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My sincere condolences to you, the boys and your family. Christina, I am Trey's mom. He has spoken so often how good a friend you are. Your Grandpa has been a good friend since I worked in driver license when Trey was about three years old. He was a cut-up with all us girls in the office. We kept up when I left and went to other jobs. He was always the same. He called me to tell I had better remember to vote for his boy, and then get down in that low 'you know I sure will appreciate it' there buddy. I knew he'd sit there the whole day on that phone.
And, he called me when Robby got promoted. I was waiting on that one. Bless his heart. I will miss his calls. I know you will too. He was a good grandpa. I'm so sorry for your loss Sweetie, I know you'll take care of Grandmother Jackie.
Becky Thomas-Winkler (THP65) 1976-1980

Message from Becky Thomas Winkler

He was a very sweet man & so devoted to his family Robert. I cry too easy these days since our daughters passed. Sorry, I can't be there but I love you all!

Message from Robert Starnes

Thank You, so much Becky for your kind words about Dad. It really means so much to me. Love, Robert Starnes

Divine Peace Bouquet was purchased for the family of Jere Donald Starnes.

Message from Kim Gregory Griffies

Gary and Robby, so very sorry to hear of your dad's passing. May God wrapp His loving arms around you and your families during this difficult time.

Kim Gregory Griffies

Message from Dwight Williams & Jarrett Crawford

Dwight Williams & Jarrett Crawford purchased the Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet for the family of Jere Donald Starnes.