Samuel "Sam" Ray Starr

Sam Starr went to be with the Lord on March 21, 2025surrounded by his loved ones at his home in San Jose.He was born to Winston Starr and Virginia (Davis) Starr on August 21, 1944 in Hanford, CA.He married Roberta (Vazquez) Starr on November 25, 1993. He had three daughters;Keri (Starr) Wightman and Leah (Starr) Wells from his first marriage to Donna (Harwood) Starr, and Christina (Sutfin) Martin from his marriage to Roberta Starr. He had six grandchildren;Jessica Wightman, Alex Wightman, Michaela (Wells) Robison, Makenna (Wells) Ayres, Karson Martin, and Caleigh Martin.Sam had a diverse career that allowed him many opportunities throughout his life.He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. After serving his country, he worked in television/broadcasting in a variety of roles including station manager and host of musical/variety talk shows and national telethons. He was also a recording artist, singing bass in gospel groups including The Monarchs, Spirit Song, and The Californians. Although semi-retired, Sam was a Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Beacon Global Partners, LLC (BGP).He was raised in a family of faith and was a strong believer in Jesus Christ. He was an active leader in the Men's Ministry and prayer team at Cathedral of Faith Church in San Jose, CA.He is preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings Austin Starr, Roland (Cactus) Starr, and Odessa (Starr) Tucker.A funeral service will be held at Cathedral of Faith Church in San Jose on April 4, 2025 at 12pm. 

Officiating will be Pastor Ken Foreman.