Willie "Joe" Starkey

October 22, 1962 - May 22, 2019

Willie "Joe" Starkey was born October 22, 1962 in Steubenville, Ohio to Willie Joseph and Roberta Ann (Glassco) Starkey and passed away May 22, 2019 in Salem, Missouri at the age of fifty-six years. Joe was a sweet and caring man who loved to make his friends and family laugh; you never left Joe's presence without him making you smile. He cherished spending time with his family and friends. Joe was married to Suzanne and the two were blessed to share six children. Joe loved his family deeply and was very proud of his children. Joe was an outdoorsman who loved nature. One of his favorite times of the year was deer season. He also enjoyed time at the Family Farm; especially with the people he loved and kept close to his heart. Preceding him in death were Bo Starkey and Justin Lee Brasier. Joe is survived by wife: Suzanne Starkey of Salem, MO; six sons: Levi Starkey of Springfield, MO, Jeremy Starkey and Holly Abbott of Salem, MO, Dayton Burke Starkey of Salem, MO, Rick Anchando of Omaha, NE, David Land of Greenville, MO and Joey Lester of Salem, MO; five granddaughters: Marley Starkey of Carthage, MO, Gracie Delashmit Starkey of Carthage, MO, Jericah Smith Starkey of Carthage, MO; Liberty Billiot of Salem, MO and Gracie Billiot of Salem, MO; mother and father in law: Zelda and Bill Brasier of Springfield, MO; two sisters: Lynn Warden of Rolla, MO and Nora Gage of Salem, MO; brother: Scott Morris and wife Christina of Kirksville, MO; two sisters in law: Christina Garrison and husband Jessie of Springfield, MO and Dawn Orr of Springtown, TX; brother in law: Bill Brasier and Tracy Kroh of Springfield, MO; three nieces: Danielle Norris and husband Mark; Brielle Norris and Aspen Norris; and many other relatives and friends. Joe will be sadly and deeply missed, but fondly remembered by all those who knew and loved him. Memorial Service for Willie "Joe" Starkey was held Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Grace Community Church in Salem, MO with Pastor Shannon Lambert officiating. All arrangements were under the direction of Wilson Mortuary of Salem.