Person:Floyd Starr (2)

(There is no information that links Floyd as the son of Floyd Adelbert Starr, other than the location and date are consistent. Further research is required. If verified, He would be Pat Starr's closest Starr relative - second cousin, once removed. )

Floyd Starr, originator of the credo "There is no such thing as a bad boy," was born in Decatur, Michigan, on May 1, 1883. He grew up in Benton Harbor and moved to Marshall, where he attended high school. He was the fifth child born in his family. One of his brothers died when he was three months old, one of his sisters died when Floyd was 6 years old. After graduating from Marshall High School, he worked for several half-way houses in St. Louis, Missouri. Returning to Michigan, he obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Albion College in 1910. Even though Floyd was very small man, barely five feet tall, he was a great man.

Fulfilling a lifetime dream to someday adopt fifty boys, Starr founded Starr Commonwealth for Boys in 1913. "Uncle Floyd," as he was affectionately called by his boys, earned the respect of court officials, co-workers and students for his successful work with homeless neglected and delinquent boys. He received numerous citations for his humanitarian efforts. Starr retired from active leadership of Starr Commonwealth in 1967, but provided guidance until his death on August 27, 1980 at the age of 97. As founder of Starr Commonwealth, "Uncle Floyd" helped thousands of boys. Starr Commonwealth went from a small farm to an organization with over forty five programs. Floyd Starr died at Albion Community Hospital August 27, 1980. Dr. Larry Brendtro served as president of Starr Commonwealth from 1967-1980. He was succeeded by Dr. Arlin Ness 1980-2004. Dr. Martin L. Mitchell has served as president 2004-present.

The following may be a direct ancestor of Floyd, whose last residence was Albion, MI. Anthony & Anne Starr

412 Darrow St

Albion , MI (517)630-8908