Walt Starling passed away early Tuesday morning January 4th. Walter was being treated at his Montgomery County home by hospice nurses and family. He was diagnosed last spring with stage 4 colon cancer. The funeral is scheduled for 1pm Friday January 7th, at First United Methodist Church in Hyattsville. The family is going ahead with the tribute Saturday, 1/8, which will be held to raise funds and to honor Walter's life, accomplishments, and achievments. _www.friendsofwaltstarling.com_ (http://www.friendsofwaltstarling.com)