Carl Starkey

Monday, April 6, 2020
Carl Starkey

DEXTER, Mo. — Carl Edward Starkey, 71, died April 4, 2020, at his home in Dexter.

Born June 15, 1948, in Paragould, Ark., son of the late Troy William Starkey and Lorene Holt Starkey Crader, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked as a mobile home mover before retiring.

Survivors include: two sons, Lale Starkey of Patton and Carl Edward Starkey Jr. of Alabama; one daughter, Kathryn Quigley of Alabama; two brothers, Troy Starkey and Kirby Jack Starkey; and one sister, Bernice Hill.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Starkey; and three sisters, Mary Whitmire, Selena Burress and Janiece Starkey.

There will be a private graveside service held Wednesday at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Ponder Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.