Mr. Albert (Al) Starling, Jr. was born in Cuthbert, Georgia on February 26, 1944 to the late Albert Starling, Sr. and Bessie Mae Wilburn Starling. He received his early education in Cuthbert, Georgia at the Randolph County Training School where he later graduated in 1962. Later he moved to Boston, Massachusetts to further his education. He met and married Norman, to that union two daughters were born. Al leaves to cherish his memories two brothers, Arnette Starling of San Antonia, TX and Johnny B. Starling of Albany, GA. A host of nieces, nephews and sorrowing cousins, and a special cousin, Mrs. Gladys W. Brown of Cuthbert, GA. His parents preceded him in death and also a sister Ethel Foster.