Robert Wesley “Wes” Starnes, 58, of Bethlehem, passed away on February 4, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. Born April 5, 1964 in Catawba County, he was the son of Nina Alvania Pennell Starnes and the late Hugh Donald Starnes. A member of Unity Lutheran Church, he was employed as an automotive parts salesman. He had many achievements and awards in his sales career, always for Ford Motor Company.
In addition to his mother, those left to cherish his memories are his wife, Becky Starnes; son, Michael William Starnes and wife Rebecca of Bethlehem; step-son, Timothy Settlemyre and wife Beth; brother, Todd Curtis Starnes of Bethlehem; special lifelong friend, Mark Young; grandchildren, Christian Alexander Starnes; step-grandchildren, Carson Haggard (Curtis), J. R. Settlemyre and Kathrine Settlemyre; nephew, Kurt Starnes and wife Emily and great nephews, Connor and Cooper Starnes.