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Gregory Starkey Obituary
ZANESVILLE: Gregory A. "Greg" Starkey, 54 of Zanesville, died, Sunday, May 31, 2015 following a sudden illness.
He was born Saturday, March 4, 1961 in Zanesville, the son of John L. Starkey and Helen L. (Young) Starkey. He married Deborah I. "Debbie" (Ross) Starkey on Friday, April 20, 2001.
He was a Master Electrician with Zanesville Metropolitan Housing and had a natural mechanical ability. Greg was an avid NASCAR, Pittsburgh Steelers and Ohio State Buckeyes Fan. He was a genuine honest hard working man who never met a stranger. He enjoyed helping others and received great joy when he could help someone in need. Greg was an animal lover who cared for all his pets. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend.
Greg is survived by his wife, Debbie (Ross) Starkey; one son: Kyle (Nicki) Robinson; and one daughter, Amber Ross both of Zanesville; three grandchildren, Isaiah Robinson, Dalainey Robinson and Zachariah Robinson; two sisters, Sandy Gookins and Tamara Starkey both of Zanesville; two brothers, Robert Starkey of Georgia and Jeffrey Starkey of Zanesville; his mother and father-in-law, Vinton and Vicky Ross of Zanesville; one sister and brother- in-law, Bobbi and Bobby Wood; and one brother-in-law, Shawn Ross both of Zanesville; many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
In addition to his parents, Greg was preceded in death by one brother-in-law, Elmer "Bud" Gookins
Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 & 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at the Hillis, Combs & Nestor Funeral Home, Zanesville where Funeral Services will be held 1:00 PM, Thursday, June 4, with Rev. Dr. Herbert Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul Cemetery. To sign the online register book or to send a personal condolence note please visit www.hilliscombsnestor.com
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pamela jacobs
June 5, 2015
I am so sorry I was not there for you. I just found out today. my heart goes out to you and your. I know how much you all loved him. He will be missed. God got a good man.
Amber Ross
June 5, 2015
Mom,
I just want you to k ow the funeral was absolutely beautiful. I'm sorry it had to happen so soon and to you! I also want you to know that Greg (Dad) and I had a small talk yesterday and I gave him my word that I would do my best to be there for you and learn from my mistakes, how sorry I was that I didn't get to apologize to him while he was still here . I love you both more than you could image
Susan Hall
June 4, 2015
So sorry for your loss went to school with him good guy
Teresa Carnes
June 4, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to you all.
Tom & Sandy Hanna
June 4, 2015
Sorry to hear of your loss. May God watch over you in this time of need.
Amy French
June 4, 2015
Mr. French Sally Amy and Roger send our thoughts and prayers to Greg's family. Greg and I start kindergarten together and he was very kind to me and a member of our band family. Godspeed Greg...
Lilkym Todd
June 4, 2015
My prayers up for u Momma....so sorry for your loss. Prayers to all the Family!!!
Roger and Tami Massey
June 3, 2015
Greg will be missed by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. RIP..Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Joyce Hill
June 3, 2015
My sincere condolences to Greg Starkey's family. I worked with Greg many years ago at ZMHA. His beautiful smile will be missed by all who knew him.
Jerri (Border) Salmons
June 3, 2015
Debbie, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. You will be in my thoughts and prayers
June 3, 2015
Sending my condolences to the family. May God give you strength and peace during this difficult time (Psalm 29:11)
Debbie Fisher
June 2, 2015
Greg was one of the nicest people I have ever met. I was director of CareyTown for years and he was always there for us when we were in need of his help. I am so shocked. Such a man gone way to soon. Prayers to all his family
Sue Parker
June 2, 2015
He Was One of the Good Guys RIP Greg You Will Be Missed !
George Valentine
June 2, 2015
So sorry for your loss. Have. not seen Greg since high school. From the obit it sounds like he never changed. Very likeable. My condolences
Amber Ross
June 2, 2015
Thank you so much Greg for giving my mom a good life for so many years !!! You will be missed by many ...
Beverly(CareyTown) Singleton
June 2, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
June 2, 2015
Iam sending deepest sympathy to the Starkey family at this time of need. Greg was such a nice man, whom I became acquainted with while being in the medical field and seeing him on visits. He loved to chit chat about everything but always stopped by to say hi. I am and was shocked to hear about his passing and am so sorry. He will be so missed! Sharon W.
June 2, 2015
Thoughts and prayers to the Starkey Families. Ray Durant and Indy Miller
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