Perry Starkey

SOUTH PITTSBURG — Perry Starkey, a beloved husband, father, brother and grandfather, gained his wings to heaven on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2019. Perry was 62 years old and a lifetime member of the South Pittsburg, Tenn., community. His spent his career being self-employed in detailing automobiles. Perry was a member of the Unity Community Church in South Pittsburg, Tenn. Perry was preceded in death by his parents, George and Mary Green; son, Markus Starkey; brother, Avery Green; and sister, Wendy Hale. To carry on his legacy are his beloved wife, Deborah Starkey; sons, Timothy (Kasey) Starkey and Myron Baker; daughters, Valerie Trimew and Charlotte Trimew; brothers, George, Calvin and Charles Green; sisters, Flo Green, Lajuania (Jimmy) Lovelady, Tammy Lankford, Goivonne Johnson; several nieces and nephews along with a host of grandchildren. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Tate Funeral Home in Jasper, Tenn., on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2019, from noon CST to 2 p.m. CST. Funeral will follow immediately at 2 p.m. CST in the chapel of Tate Funeral Home with Pastor George Green officiating. Perry will be laid to rest at Anderson Cemetery in Jasper, Tenn. Arrangements entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, TN 37347.