James Robert "Jimmy" Starner, 60, formerly of Nashport, Ohio died Saturday evening, December 17, 2022 at Beckett House in New Concord, Ohio.

Born March 14, 1962 in Zanesville, Ohio he was the son of the late Robert and Carol (Bebout) Starner.

Jimmy enjoyed basketball, coloring and eating Reece's Cups.  He loved the outdoors and especially loved camping and camp fires.  Jimmy was the 'heart' of his family.  His open and simple approach to life entertained them endlessly.  His great sense of humor came through to anyone who met him.

Surviving are two sisters, Cindy (James) Adams of Zanesville and Debbie Starner Earnest of Frazeysburg; a brother, Andrew (Heather) Starner of Hanover, Ohio and several nieces and nephews.  Also surviving are his two very special friends, Vicky Dietenbeck and Maverick Ramos.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diann Kay Starner and a brother in-law, Jeff Earnest.

Calling hours will be from 11am to 1pm Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the Frazeysburg Chapel of Vensil & Chute Funeral Home, 110 West Third Street.

Funeral services will be 1:00pm Thursday, December 22, 2022 at the funeral home with Minister Sam Dunn officiating.  Jimmy will be laid to rest with his parents and sister in Hanover Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Muskingum County Starlight School, 1330 Newark Road, Zanesville, Ohio 43701 or to Beckett House, 1280 Friendship Drive, New Concord, Ohio 43762.