Cecil "Pete" Starkey

April 14, 1934 - November 26, 2021

Cecil G. "Pete" Starkey, 87, of Whitewater, Missouri died Friday, November 26, 2021 at the home of his daughter. He was born April 14, 1934 in Marquand, MO to William H. Starkey and Lilly B. Mooney Starkey. He married Mamie M. Myer on Sept 30, 1950 in Piggott Arkansas, She passed away Feb. 26, 2002. Pete farmed in the Whitewater area all his life. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Gordonville, Missouri. Survivors include three daughters, Brenda K. (Harold) Dodd of Cape Girardeau, MO, Connie L. (Kenny) Thorne of Benton, MO, Diana G. (Tom) Horn of Whitewater, MO., two sons, Michael L. Starkey of Jackson, MO, Mark S. "Steve" (Joan) Starkey of Whitewater, MO; two sisters, Shirley I. Nabe of Jackson, MO, Hazel A. Blank of Cape Girardeau, MO; 9 grandchildren, 2 step- grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, wife, daughter, Carma D. Starkey on Oct. 23, 1978, brother, James W. Starkey. Friends may call from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm on Monday, November 29, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville, MO. Funeral Service will be at 1:00 pm Monday, November 29, 2021 at Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Wayne Schwiesow officiating. Burial will be at Zion Lutheran Cemetery in Gordonville. Memorial contributions may be given to Zion Lutheran Church of Gordonville 176 County Road 226, Cape Girardeau, MO 63701. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com. Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.