Ron Starnes, 75, of Tulsa, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019. He was born January 3, 1944 in Coffeyville, KS to Orval Henry and Bea Starnes. Ron was a watchmaker and car dealer. He was a fellow of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and former president of the Cherokee chapter. He was an avid lecturer-whether you wanted to hear it or not. And the best wheeler-dealer around. Graduated from OMA, NSU with a business degree and OSU Tech watchmaking department. He was an Air Force veteran. He enjoyed Mustangs and Shelbys, poker and family get-togethers. Always willing to help those in need. Ron is survived by his children, Bennett Starnes and his spouse Becky of Washington, DC, Kathryn Starnes of Tulsa, OK; one granddaughter, Cora Jean Starnes; his sisters, Mavis Jarvis of Claremore, OK, Barbara Bowen of Tulsa, OK, Debbie Starnes and spouse Lynn of Tulsa, OK, his former spouse and mother of his children, Patricia Starnes of Tulsa, OK. He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Stephen Michael Starnes.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, phone 888-333-2377.


Visitation 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Monday, May 27, 2019
Moore's Eastlawn Chapel
Service 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Moore's Eastlawn Chapel
Interment 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 28, 2019
Nowata Memorial Park Cemetery, Nowata, OK

Moore's Eastlawn Chapel
918-622-1155