Franklin Starkey

January 15, 1933 - April 30, 2016

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Franklin Delano Starkey, age 83, a resident of Flemington passed away Saturday April 30, 2016 at his residence. He was born January 15, 1933 in Taylor Co. a son of the late Radie Roscoe and Ethel May (Skidmore) Starkey. He was united in marriage April 6, 1953 to Yvonne Delores (Mouser) Starkey who survives at home. Also surviving

Eight children; Rosanna Crowley and husband Jack of Street, MD

Linda Stout and husband Bradley of Galloway

Marsha Shockey and husband Lee of Belington

Melva Everson and husband Steven of Willington, SC

Wayne Starkey and wife Debra of Salley, SC

Jackie Sherbert of Galloway

Paul Starkey and wife Marie of Batesburg, SC Chris Starkey and wife Shelley of Arden

12 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren

Franklin was the last surviving member of his immediate family having been preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers, and son Franklin Delano Starkey Jr.

Franklin retired as a coal miner for Kit Energy, he served in the US Army, he was a loving husband, father, and grandfather, and great grandfather

Friends will be received at the Wright Funeral Home 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Tuesday May 3, from 5-8 pm and on Wednesday May 4, from 8am- 1 pm the service hour with Rev. Carl Radcliff officiating. Interment will follow in the Flemington I.O.O. F. Cemetery.

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Shelley and Chris, so sorry for your loss. Thinking of you.

So sorry for you loss. Prayers

My love and thoughts are with the family.

So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and family.

My condolences, and I pray the family feels God's loving presence.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

Uncle Frank, You will always be loved and missed by me and Miss Brooke. Take the Lords hand and follow his word and wisdom.

So sorry to hear this guys. He was such a great guy...always outgoing and a great sense of humor. One of my favorite "older" to be around, as well as a good friend of my Dad's. I remember they used to ride to work in the coal mines together.

Uncle Frank you will be missed so very much.... And to Aunt Pidge and all of my cousins... My heart aches for all of you... I love you all very very much and you are all in my thoughts and prayers all the time... Hope to be able to see you all soon....Love You all so very much and miss you all.

So sorry to hear this,,Prayers

I am saddened to hear of your loss. Fred starkey was my grandfather. I pray you find the strength to over come. Rest in peace great uncle frank!

Rosanna, Jack and family, we are saddened to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Dennis and Pam Shipley

My heart is with you all in this time of loss. Marsha & Lee my love pours out to you. He is in no pain and looking down with a smile on his face. Love and prayers. Sandie

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.