Donald Starkey passed away January 24, 2014. He was born August 19, 1950 in Fulton, Missouri the son of Harold and Yvonne Starkey.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 31 years Wanda Sue. Retired from SMS and was very active in the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. Enjoyed spending time with his family.
He is survived by five children: Ronda Looney of Springfield, Karen Harding and husband Bruce of Republic, Rex Wilson and wife Tina of Buffalo, Gary Wilson and wife Nora of Springfield, and Steven Casteel of Republic; twenty –two grandchildren, Phillip, Nyomi, Casey, Brandon, Amanda, Sonny, Carrie, Jeff, Dustin, Dale, Sydney, John, Tiffany, Lance, Cassie, Zachary, Kandi, Theresa, Dwight, Jake, Aaron, and Mark; twenty great-grandchildren, Hailey, Makyla, Cameron, Carlie, Gavin,”Little Philip”, Karen, Recardo, Jeovine, Kyla, Danial, Izabella, Jaylyne, Julieata, Julian, Avril, Skylee, Peyton, Tyler, Kobe, Bailey, Carter, Marshal, and Maggie; one great-great granddchild, Brooklien; aunt, Adine Gowin (Toots), uncle Sam Cockrell and many other special cousins, family and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 30, 2014 from 12:00 – 1:00 pm in Greenlawn Funeral Home North. Funeral services will start at 1:00 pm in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Following the committal service there will be a family dinner will be at 2:00 PM – Valley Water Mill Church Of Christ – 3020 N Barnes Ave Springfield, MO 65803