Bernard "Bernie" M. Starner

Bernard M. Starner passed into eternal life May 11th, 2021 at Blount Memorial Hospital. “Bernie” was born September 1st, 1933 and was preceded in death by his parents, Edwin Everett and Helen Marguerite Raubenolt Starner; sister, Marilyn Starner Foster; daughter-in-law, Pamela Starner, and beloved wife, Doris.

He is survived by his son, Jeff Starner; daughter, Lynn and husband, Danny Davis; grandchildren, Curt and Dawn Davis; Brian and Beth Davis; Luree Hatcher; Lacy and Scott Sultzer. Seven great-grandchildren, Bricen Hatcher, Lila Davis, Annagrace Davis, Nathan Davis, Collin Davis, Gabe Davis, and Cadence Davis.

Bernie graduated from The University of Alabama in 1955 and worked for the Aluminum Company of America for over 25 years and retired in 1987. After retiring from ALCOA he worked with his daughter and son-in-law, and grandsons Curt and Brian Davis, in their family electrical contracting business, serving as Vice President on the Board of Directors, and as the Safety Director for the company. Bernie also worked extensively with Habitat for Humanity in Blount County, and many other various community organizations, and was an active member of First United Methodist Church of Maryville. His sense of adventure led him and Doris traveling across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Australia, and Europe.

Bernie left a legacy of hard work and a love for life!

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, June 5th, 2021, at Grandview Cemetery Pavilion, 2304 Tuckaleechee Pike, Maryville, TN 37803.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the FUMC Habitat Build 2021, 804 Montvale Station Road, Maryville, TN 37803.