James Thomas Starkey, age 84, passed away on Wednesday, February 24, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the United States Navy. James retired from B.W. Rogers Company after 42 years of dedicated service. He was a member of Faith Community Church in Grove City and a past member of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Grandview, for over 30 years. James was also a member of American Legion Post 614 in Hilliard for 49 years. He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Betty, children, Mary (Dan) Wampler, Nancy (Robert) McElheny, Kenneth (Lynne) Starkey, grandchildren, Kevin (Arlena), David, Shelly, Bill (Robin), Christy (Matthew), Elizabeth (Christopher), Matthew (Beth), Cara (Michael), Nick, and Shawn, 11 great grandchildren, 2 sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and his favorite cat, Elf. Friends may call FRIDAY, February 26, 2010 at the JOHN QUINT TREBONI FUNERAL HOME, 1177 W. 5th Avenue, from 3:00-7:00 PM followed by a Time of Remembrance Service at 7:00 PM. Private family interment at the Greenmount Union Cemetery in Freeport, Ohio. Friends who wish may contribute in memory of James to the American Diabetes Association, 471 East Broad Street, Suite 1630, Columbus, Ohio 43215. Condolences may be sent via www.johnquint.com. |
