Charles "Larry" Starling, 67, of Lynn Haven, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2014. He was born June 3, 1947 in Homerville, Georgia to Charles William & Maggie Mae Starling. He was a decorated Vietnam Veteran with having received the following, the National Defense Service medal, Vietnamese Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Purple Heart, Combat Action Ribbon, and the Presidential Unit Citation. Larry was retired from the Navy Base. He loved to fish and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents and numerous loved ones. He is survived by wife of 42 years, Virginia Nichols Starling; daughter, Sheri Rogers (Craig); son, C. Brent Starling (Kelly); grandchildren, Ashton Rogers, Mason Rogers, Delainey Starling, Barrett Starling; and a sister, Gwen Anderson. Graveside services will be held on Thursday at 10 a.m. in the Old Southport Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 6-8 p.m.