William E. Starkey Sr.

His parents, Linn J. Sr. and Marion (Harvey) Starkey, welcomed their son into the world on December 18, 1935 in Westmoreland, NH. William grew up in Westmoreland, moving to Keene as a young adult.

He proudly served his county in the United States Air Force from January of 1955 until his honorable discharge from active duty in November of 1959. He was a lifetime member of the Gordon Bissell American Legion, Keene Post #4.

A hard worker, William worked with the former Hinkle Manufacturing, Pneumo Precision, Timken Company, Markem Corporation, and then after “retirement”, with Kuntz Landscaping, all in Keene.

When not hard at work, William enjoyed camping and was a President and member of the North American Family Campers Association. He took pride in the caring of his home and his yard, meticulously working in his vegetable and floral gardens. He enjoyed watching football and talking to people on his daily walks around town.

William will be greatly missed by many, especially his two grandchildren, Joshua D. Starkey and his wife, Porter Montgomery, of Denver, CO, Sarai C. Tarr and her husband Roland, of Keene; his two great grandchildren, Amirah Tarr and Gryphon Tarr; and many nieces, nephews, and extended family members. His was predeceased by his wife of 53 years, Joan K. (Glines) Starkey on February 9, 2014; his two sons, Timothy J. Starkey on November 9, 2013 and William E. Starkey, Jr. on November 21, 2022; his daughter Kathryn Starkey, and two brothers, Ronald Starkey; and Linn Starkey Jr.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 1:00PM in the United Church of Christ, 23 Central Square, Keene. Military honors will be bestowed at the memorial service. Family and friends are welcome to attend. Burial in the Village Cemetery, Westmoreland, will be held privately by the family.

In lieu of flowers, for those who wish, donations may be made in Mr. Starkey’s memory to the Community Kitchen, PO Box 1315, Keene, NH 03431.