of Mountain Home, AR
November 28, 1924 - November 26, 2016
Howard Clay Starkey, Jr., 91, of Mountain Home passed away November 26, 2016 at Baxter Regional Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was born November 28, 1924 in Harrison, Arkansas to Howard Sr. and Helen (Rogers) Starkey. On August 15, 1946 in Harrison, he married Helen Edith McLean and they spent 68 years together before her death on October 16, 2014.
Howard was a member of the United States Air Force from 1943-1946. He spent his career working for Arkansas Power & Light Company at several locations ending with his retirement as Manager of the Yellville division. He was a member of the Lions Club, Rotary Club, 32nd Degree Mason and a Shriner. Howard loved to hunt and fish. He especially enjoyed traveling to Mexico after his retirement to fish the lakes there.
Survivors include Cynthia (Earl) McKinney of Berryville, Steve (Casey) Starkey of Mountain Home, Janet (Gary) Linn of Bethalto, Illinois, David (April) Starkey of Mountain Home, Doug (Tammy) Starkey of Yellville, and many loving grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.
Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at the Roller Funeral Home with a funeral service to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Brother Gordon Barton officiating. Burial will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org/donate.
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7 Condolence(s)
Ava and Lewis Marotti
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
To: All of the Starkey Family,
So very sorry to hear of your loss of Mr. Starkey. May the Lord grant you peace during this sad time in your lives and wrap his arms around you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Richard Ruble
Tuesday, November 29, 2016
I am very for your great loss. I have lost a very dear friend as many of us have. I am praying for all of you.
Jim Monroe
Monday, November 28, 2016
Steve & Casey: I am sorry to hear of Mr. Starkey's passing. Please know that you guys are in my thoughts and prayers during this time.
J.Y. Massey, MD
Monday, November 28, 2016
Steve and Casey,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Respectfully, JY
Pam Collins Hickman
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Thinking of you (whole family) at this time.
Having already been where you're at, I know a little about how you feel.
Sending up prayers.
Phil Hoefer
Sunday, November 27, 2016
Howard & Helen were great friends. We enjoyed many trips to Branson and Little Rock RVing together and seeing shows. Good memories.
Kate Yoemans
Sunday, November 27, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are extended to the entire Starkey family. Your father and grandfather was such a gracious man! May your memories help you navigate through this difficult time.
Kate Yoemans (formerly of the Drake Law Firm, P.A.)