Ronald passed away unexpectedly, Thursday, October 29, 2020, at the family farm.
Ronald was born April 20, 1936 in Tyler County, West Virginia to Wilda (Madge) Hubbard Starkey and Wayne Wilson Starkey. He was a 1954 graduate of Logan High School. He was employed by the CSX Railroad for 42 years.
Ronald was a devoted son, husband and father, who always had a big friendly smile; was willing to help out anyone, wherever he could; and he never met a stranger.
He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Barbara James Starkey; sons, Aaron Matthew Starkey of Logan and Alan James (Jennifer) Starkey of Lancaster; grandson Dr. Carl Alan (fiancé Jessica Danison) Starkey of Lancaster; brother Donald (Marilyn) Starkey of Logan; and several nieces and nephews.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents; son, Glenn Ronald Starkey, in 2016; and brother, Gary Starkey.
Funeral services were held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Heinlein-Brown Funeral Home Logan, Ohio with Rev. Rick Bennington, officiating.
Calling Hours were held Sunday, November 1, 2020, from 2:00 P.M. to the time of service.
The family requests that visitors wear masks and social distance.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests that donations can be made to S. Harvey United Methodist Church or S. Harvey Cemetery in care of Barbara Starkey 6138 Harvey Chapel Rd. Bremen, Ohio 43107.