Starlin Runyon

Starlin Ledford Runyon, age 65, of Ligonier, IN passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2014 at 7:10 AM at Avalon Healthcare in Ligonier, IN. He was born on November 10, 1948 to Lawrence and Carrie (Runyon) Owens in Grundy, Virginia.  On April 19, 2011 he married Janet Schopf.  She survives.

He graduated from Council High School & went on to work at Sorq’s in Ligonier for 25 years until their closing and then worked for Walker/Tenneco for 15 years before retiring.  Starlin enjoyed hunting, fishing, Turkey Shoots, and enjoyed the outdoors.  Spending time with his family, particularly his nieces and nephews, was a favorite pastime for Starlin.  He also enjoyed his faithful companion, Coco, his Rottweiler.

Surviving are his wife, Janet; a sister, Brenda (Bill) Hall of Syracuse, two nephews, Scot Hall and Eric Hall both of Syracuse; and several cousins.

Mr. Runyon was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Runyon; his companion of 34 years, Patricia Runyon.

A funeral service will be held in Mr. Runyon’s honor on Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 2 PM at Yeager Funeral Home with Pastor Zachary Snyder officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Syracuse, IN.

There will be a time of visitation on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 2-6 PM at Yeager Funeral Home, 1589 Lincolnway South, Ligonier, IN  46767