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Thomas Ray Starkey

November 5, 1948 - March 18, 2025

Thomas Ray Starkey, age 76, of Reeds Spring, Missouri, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. Thomas was born to Nolan Starkey and Evelyn Amanda Thompson Starkey on November 5, 1948 in Columbus, IN. Thomas proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War before his honorable discharged. Thomas was a passionate artist and musician. He finished his working career as a truck driver.
Thomas was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his sister, Benna Sue Graves, his three children: Bobbie, Heath and Tiff, and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Greenlawn Funeral Home South.

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Thomas Ray Starkey, age 76, of Reeds Spring, Missouri, passed away on March 18, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO. Thomas was born to Nolan Starkey and Evelyn Amanda Thompson Starkey on November 5, 1948 in Columbus, IN. Thomas proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War before his honorable discharged. Thomas was a passionate
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Benna Graves left a message on April 21, 2025:
Life goes to fast. We had many great memories to talk about and lots of pictures to share with others. We can hear your voice on cassettes and CD's for which we're very thankful. But miss all our in depth conversation, about our life today. You are deeply missed...We know you're in YHWH 's arms.
Zachary Graves left a message on April 16, 2025:
When my Uncle Tom played music with my Dad Skip Graves & Uncle Tom’s 2nd wife Aunt Connie in Florida, way before my birth. Sure miss his calling me about the weather.
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Benna Graves left a message on April 16, 2025:
Tom at the of 15 was able to make the strings talk. As many of friends,who played music with him knew. Also Tom on stage in California.
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Benna Graves left a message on April 16, 2025:
My brother Tom was so Thankful to be of Service for his country. He was very patriotic I have a few more pictures to add in little bit. He was very talented with painting and music,from a very young age..
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Curt & Dottie left a message on April 16, 2025:
Tom was one of our dearest friends for 40 plus years. We shares many memories, played on many stages, cried and laughed together. He was a God fearing man with a talent that never seemed to have borders. He will be missed and carried in our hearts Till we pick again dear friend
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Hannah Diemer left a message on April 15, 2025:
Thank you for your service, Thomas. May you rest in peace.
Greenlawn left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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