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Eric Starks Obituary

Eric Anthony Starks passed away at age 63 on Thursday July 18, 2019 in New Orleans. Beloved husband of Wanda Starks. Loving son of Ethel Starks and the late Leslie Starks. Father of Latanya Starks Morgan (Aaron), Kewanna Starks Pye (Terrell), and Jasmine Starks. Grandfather of Diamonte`, Keimon, Keimani, Imyriyon, Ramiya, Kye, and Johnny. Brother-in-law of Willie Rogers, Doris Lindsey, Ruby Sturdivant, Nancy Butler (Edward), Wendy, Kimberly (Percy). Son-in-law of Ruby Crockett. Godfather of Joagvien Smith. Also survived by aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. Eric was employed for many years at Northside Electric, L.S.U. Medical Center, All Star Electric, and Seonus (Longshoreman). Relatives and friends of the family Priest and Parishioners of Blessed Trinity Catholic Church on Saturday July 27, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. 4230 So. Broad Street (near Napoleon Ave.). Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. A reception will follow in the Church Hall. Interment Rest Haven Memorial Park 10400 Old Gentilly Rd. The Family would like to thank the staff at University Hospital (LCMC) for taking excellent care of our loved one Eric Starks in the MICU Ward. You may sign the guest book on www.gertrudegeddeswillis.com. GERTRUDE GEDDES WILLIS FUNERAL HOME INC., IN CHARGE (504) 522-2525.

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Published by The Times-Picayune from Jul. 24 to Jul. 27, 2019.

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Jasmine starks(your baby girl)

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Jasmine starks(your baby girl)

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Jasmine starks(your baby girl)

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Jasmine starks(your baby girl)

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Jasmine starks(your baby girl)

July 20, 2024

We miss and love you so much daddy. You will always and forever be in our hearts we love you unconditionally

Kewanna Starks

July 18, 2024

Daddy today made 5 yrs that you left us. It doesn't get any easier but we are pushing through no matter what. We keep all of your memories alive in everything thing that we do we dedicate it to you. We love you & miss you & you will never ever be forgotten I LOVE YOU DADDY ALWAYS & FOREVER!!! From Your daughter Kewanna Shamone Starks

Jasmine Dashon Starks

July 18, 2023

Today marks 4 years daddy that u been gone away from us the starks clannnnn a family u put together and bought into this world it´s not a second minute or hour that I don´t think about u coming out there visiting u often is like our saturdays we use to have and started together I love and miss u sooo much daddy it´s heartbreaking to know that you are no longer here but god had better plans for you I appreciate everything u have done for me as father with never leaving my side being my support system someone to depend on and teaching me everything to know about raising a family I love you unconditionally for that and it´s an honor to say I had the best one of a kind dad a girl could ask for I love u sooooooo much missing u daddy forever and always in my heart

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Happy birthday to the best dad, paw paw, and husband in the world. We miss and love u so much

Jasmine Dashon Starks(your baby girl) love and miss u soooooo muccchhh

February 23, 2023

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Jasmine Starks

February 14, 2023

Happy Valentines Day Daddy. We love and miss u sooo much. Worlds greatest One Of A Kind Dad,Husband , & Paw Paw

Jasmine Dashon Starks

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We really enjoyed ourselves this morning(Sunday) coming to see u daddy listening to some of the spinners songs you use to sing with flowers balloons and card always thinking of you and about you we know that you are gone but will never be forgotten we are forever grateful to have a one of a kind dad & paw paw we miss u soooooo much forever in our hearts

LaTanya Starks (Daughter)

October 3, 2022

Daddy I having a moment right now. Wish you were here to have one of our special talks. I have been crying all day because. I miss u so much everyday. You were the best dad a girl could ever have and I will be forever grateful to you for making me the person I am today. My heart is so full right now i can´t stop crying. i am in school now trying to do something different in my life me and Doo and I know that you are our #1 fan rooting us on to complete this new journey we have started together. I know you are smiling down and is very proud of us. I wish we could call you in heaven so I can just hear your voice to hear you say that everything will be ok TU! I really need to hear that from you but I know thats impossible. I Love Daddy! Always and Forever!

Jasmine Dashon Starks

July 18, 2022

Daddy I woke up thinking about u this morning not only this morning but every morning it´s really hard to accept that you are no longer here knowing in my heart you are in a better place I miss our daddy/daughter Saturdays dates together taking rides listening to Otis Redding and the spinners cd in your stick shift truck was just a great relationship with u I see u once a week in the sky checking on me and it´s just that moment when I break down in tears asking god to help me get through this heartache and pain I´m having in my heart without u daddy I will always love u unconditionally just like u love me u will always and forever be in my heart u maybe gone but never forgotten I love and miss u sooooo much daddy you will always be the worlds greatest dad to me best dad ever just that one of a kind dad

Jasmine starks

July 6, 2021

The worlds greatest dad forever in our hearts we love and miss you so much daddy. You were one of a kind best dad ever

Wanda Starks

June 15, 2020

The best husband a woman could ever ask for Love You: Wife Wanda ❤❤❤❤ Missing You

Kewanna Starks Pye

November 22, 2019

We miss you so much daddy it's still so hard to believe that you are gone but we know God knew best daddy We Love You Daddy Always & Forever

Johnnu Mays

November 12, 2019

He was the greatest and funny ganpa I miss him so much

Darryl Pierce

July 29, 2019

My condolence to you Wanda and kids I'm so sorry for y'all loss Eric was a good man he's in a better place in our lovely God hands

Gilda n John Griffin. Ghia n Gitan

July 28, 2019

Our prayers are with you n your family during your time of bereavement ❤❤❤

Reginald & Sylvia (Brown) Wiltz

July 26, 2019

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Judith Dabney

July 26, 2019

May God continue to watch over and comfort the Stark family in their hour of grief. Know that Eric was a fun loving peson as well as a great father and grandfather. I will continue to pray for the Stark family.

linda Durel

July 25, 2019

May God bless you and you family

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