James Roy Starkey, age 75 of Joplin, MO passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2020 at the Freeman Hospital in Joplin, MO.

The son of Arlin and Wilda (Taylor) Starkey was born March 30, 1945 in Jasper, AR.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Christopher James Starkey; his sisters, Stella Mae Starkey, Mary Bolin,; and his brothers, Bill and Jerl Starkey.

James enjoyed dirt track racing and fishing.  He enjoyed fishing with his brother Bill and buddy "brother" John.  He was a loving husband, father and brother always ready to help someone, and everyone enjoyed being around him.

James was a graduate of Valley Springs High School.

James is survived by his wife Nina (Jones) Starkey of the home; son Todd Starkey and wife Poppi of Joplin; his daughter, Michele Starkey of Joplin; his sisters, Wanda Williams of Suisun City, CA,  Iva Mulford and husband Bob of Harrison, AR, Elizabeth Zeliff  of Carson, Washington, Linda Chaffin and husband Ray Chaffin of Wichita, KS, and Debra Wiskirchen and her husband John of Branson West, MO; his brothers, Rex Starkey and wife Shirley of Hasty, AR, and Johnny Starkey of Harrison.

He is also survived by 5 grandchildren, Jeffrey Webb, Brittany Phillips, Tyler Starkey, Jessica Dietz and Hailey Tweedy; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be 11:00 AM, Friday, May 22, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery in Harrison, AR.

Online condolences may be left at www.coffmanfh.com