Jeffery Michael Starnes

Jeffrey Michael Starnes 8/30/48 - 2/11/10 After a long battle with multiple sclerosis, Jeffrey Michael Starnes, 61, of Conyers was called home by the Lord on February 11, 2010. Born and raised in Athens, he was a graduate of Athens High, The University of Georgia, and The University of Georgia School of Law. He moved to Conyers in 1974 and practiced law there until his retirement in 1998. He was an avid runner, an advocate for The Boys and Girls Club, active in Rotary, and a loyal Georgia Bulldawg. Jeff is survived by his loving family: wife Joyce of Roswell; parents C.A. and Virginia of Athens; son Andy, wife Mary Evelyn, and grandchildren Ella Kathryn and Woody of Marietta; daughter Ashley, husband Jason, and grandson Max of Dunwoody; brother Steve of Athens; and step-sons Brandon Bates of Marietta and Justin Bates of Dunwoody. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him.