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Gene was raised in Schell City and graduated from Schell City High School Class of 1958. For many years he worked as a manager at Nelly Don in Nevada until it's closing in 1996. He then worked for the El Dorado School District for 10 years until his retirement. In addition, Gene raised cattle all of his life. He was a longtime member of Park Street Christian Church and was currently attending the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs.
In addition his wife Janet, he is survived by five children: Doug Starkey (Amy), Springfield, MO, Mike Starkey (Chris), St. Louis, MO, Shannon Davis (Paul), Springfield, MO, Michael Denning (Sara), Chesapeake, VA, and Michelle Nowak (Paul), Lebanon, OR; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother, Jim Starkey (Joyce), El Dorado Springs; and a sister-in-law, Glennise Starkey, Blue Springs, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Starkey; and a daughter in law, Mista Starkey.
Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in El Dorado Springs with Pastor Jonathan Tyte officiating. Committal will follow in Green Lawn Cemetery in Schell City, MO. The family will receive friends from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the service at the church.
Memorials to the Alzheimer's Association are suggested and can be made in care of Ferry Funeral Home.
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