Billy Joe Starkey

Billy Joe Starkey, age 58, a Warren County, TN resident and native was born September 16, 1960 and passed away October 17, 2018 in St. Thomas Rutherford Hospital following an extended illness.He was the owner and operator of B & J Transport, a member of the Church of Christ and son of the late Alford Bales and Nellie Mae Keel Starkey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Hurbert Wayne Starkey.Mr. Starkey was married March 14, 1992 to Joyce Eller Starkey who survives. In addition to his wife, he is survived by uncle, Clifford Starkey and wife Khyva of McMinnville; sisters-in-law, Connie Harris and husband Mike and Pat Dodson and husband Gary all of Sparta, TN; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.Graveside service and interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 19, 2018 in Smyrna Cemetery with David Costello to officiate. Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday at High’s.Online condolences may be made at www.highfuneralhome.comHigh Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.