John Starkey, 88, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, May 11, 2018 in Fayetteville. He was born February 14, 1930 in Jacksonville, AR. to Charles and Theodosia Corder Starkey.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lenny; a daughter, Cylinda; 3 brothers; and 3 sisters.
John was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy. He was a 32nd degree mason; a member of the Sheriff’s Association; a bivocational minister; and he enjoyed doing missionary work.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Kreulen Starkey of the home; a son, David Starkey of Fayetteville; a daughter, Jean Irwin and husband, Jeff of Forsyth, MO; a stepson, John Carlon of Montana; two stepdaughters, Margaret Blistain and husband, George of Illinois and Maureen Holder of St. Petersburg, FL; several nieces; one nephew; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Beard’s Funeral Chapel with Michael Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Fayetteville National Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at the funeral home.
I’m so sorry to hear about John’s passing. He was a fine man and always a gentleman. We had some fun times when we worked together. I think of him fondly and know he will be greatly missed.
He was a good friend of my father’s and I was proud to know him. I remember having to go to court for a speeding ticket when I was a teen. I sat next to a guy I kinda knew and John came over to me and said “Dennis, you may not want to sit here. These people are in custody “
Dennis R Way
I am so sorry for your loss, please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of all comfort sustain you as you await the promises found at John 5:28,29 and Rev. 21:4 where God promises to do away with all the things that cause us suffering and pain including death here on the earth forever. (Psalm 37:29) It is my sincere hope that these thoughts comfort your family at this time.
Lauraj
Helen, I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. We know he is so much better off than us who are left. What’s left of the few of us at Hardee’s, we sent our condolences to you & the family.
God Bless You.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I had the privilege of working with John for many years. Heaven now has another angel. Prayers all around! 🙏🏼