Carl Gene Starkey

Carl ""Gene"" Starkey, 87, of Baytown was born May 21, 1928, in Rusk, TX and passed away Friday, March 4, 2016, in a local assisted living facility. He was a proud U. S. Navy and U. S. Air Force Reserve veteran and retired from the Baytown Exxon Refinery. He was a very active member of Goose Creek Masonic Lodge #1192, where he held many offices and a member of the Baytown Shrine Club and was a 33rd degree member of the Houston Scottish Rite. He was also a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Ethel Starkey; wife, Louise Anderson Starkey; and five brothers and one sister. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Denise Starkey of Crosby; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Jean Starkey of Garland; sisters, Jane Burkett Platt of Baytown and Betty Brown of Gatesville; grandchildren, Justin Starkey of Baytown and Jeremiah and Catt Starkey of Crosby; great grandchildren, Ethan and Allison; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.

His family will receive friends Monday, March 7, 2016, beginning at 9:00 a.m. with a funeral with masonic rites to follow at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Raegan Seaton officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of usual remembrances, contributions may be made to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 3811 N. Main St., Baytown, TX 77521 or the charity of one's choice.

To view the online obituary or to post a tribute for the family, go to www.navarrefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction and personal care of Navarre Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 2444 Rollingbrook Dr., Baytown, TX, 77521 (281) 422-8111.