Mr. Glen Starling Jr.

STARLING, Mr. Glen, Jr. - Age 62, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Hurley Medical Center. Family hour 10:00 AM Monday, December 2, 2024, at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, 4805 Saginaw St., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM, Pastor Henry L. Fuller Sr., officiating. Interment Gracelawn Cemetery, 5710 N. Saginaw St. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the Church 10:00 AM Monday. Mr. Starling will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd, and may be viewed Sunday from 10:00 AM-4:00 PM. Glen Starling Jr., born October 28, 1962, in Flint Michigan, He was the eighth of nine children of Glen and Eva Starling. Glen attended Flint Schools and graduated from Flint Northwestern High School, class of 1981. Throughout his life, Glen held various jobs, but his calling was as a caregiver. His compassionate nature and selfless dedication, allowed him to provide comfort and support to those in need. Glen Jr. accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist church under the late Rev. Granville Smith Jr. He served faithfully on the Usher Ministry and attended Sunday school regularly. Glen Jr. was affectionately known as June Bug. He carried the title of “Jr.” not merely as a name, but as a testament to his reliability and protective nature, always ensuring the well-being of his loved ones. He was a devoted family man and a pillar of strength for his family, always ready to lend a helping hand. Whether it was moving someone with his truck or making daily morning phone calls, he was always there for others. June Bug was a vibrant presence, always bringing positive energy and an infectious laughter to any gathering. His kind words and big heart made everyone feel special, as if they were his favorite person. Glen Jr.’s passion and dedication was evident in everything he did, from cheering on his beloved Detroit Lions, Detroit Pistons and Michigan Wolverine Football sports teams, to enjoying spending time with family and friends. Glen Jr. leaves to cherish his memory, lifelong partner, Francis Palmer; five siblings, Glenda (Deacon Roger) Johnson, Dollie Starling, Joyce Louis, Stanley (Ida) Starling, and Carolyn Moore; daughter in love, Regina Palmer and one granddaughter in love; two bonus children, Teaaqua Harden and Teaqunia Harden and three grandchildren; and a host of beloved nephews, nieces, relatives and friends whose lives he touched deeply. Glen Jr. was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Eva Starling; three siblings, Sandra Starling, Duane Starling

Mr. Glen Starling Jr.

October 28, 1962 - November 23, 2024