Robert E. Stark D.D.S

1948 - 2022

Robert E. Stark, D.D.S, passed into the arms of the Lord Friday, March 11, 2022, at Open Arms Hospice, Simpsonville, S.C., at the age of 73.

He was the son of Edgar F. Stark and Doris Berger Stark of Ashley, born May 16, 1948.

Bob graduated from Hanover High School, Class of 1966.

Furthering his education at Wilkes College, Tulane University and Temple University, he graduated with a doctorate in dental science.

Bob had a long and successful dental career, performing surgery for Palmetto Denture, Simpsonville, S.C., for 43 years.

Bob was called to do missionary work with Living Waters, bringing his surgery skills to remote places: Africa, Guatamala, Belize and Nicaragua.

Bob was an Eagle Scout, Troop 101, Ashley.

He was preceded in death by his parents and is survived by children, Joe Stark (Sarah), Pittsburgh; Alyse Downs (Andy), Westminster, Colo.; Ethan Stark, Travelers Rest, S.C.; and twin daughters, Allison and Claire, to whom Bob devoted his life the past 16 years.

Bob will also forever be in the hearts of his brother, Ted Stark (Lou Ann), Wyoming; sisters, Margaret Uzups (Pete), Dallas; and Gail Stark (Lou), Benton; several nieces and nephews; and very best friend, David Rich.

He was the oldest living member of the Stark family. He held all the memories, sharing them with anyone who cared to listen. He also bore all the generational pain and died gracefully with this burden.

In Bobs words:

"The joy and good times I would like to pass on to everyone. I have prayed for all of you fervently and steadfastly. If I leave anything, It is Love... Daddy, Brother, Uncle and Friend."

May you rest in peace, Bobby.

Services performed by Palmetto Mortuary; private services to be held with family in Pennsylvania.