J.M. "Donnie" Starkey

McMinnville resident and Warren County Native J.M. "Donnie" Starkey, age 83, was born April 24, 1936 and died at his residence on December 15, 2019. A former Warren County Register of Deeds from 1978-1998 and a retired employee of Avalon Dairies, he was the son of the late Jessie McMillan and Ora Irene Mitchell Starkey. Mr. Starkey was married July 17, 1955 to Doris Lee Argo Starkey of Grundy County, who preceded him in death April 24, 2016. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Earl, Leonard, Joe and infant brothers Melvin and Marvin Starkey and sisters, Lois Starkey Bailey and Thelma Starkey.  Mr. Starkey is survived by son and daughter-in-law Kent and Gina Starkey of McMinnville; daughter and son-in-law Donna and Ronnie Argo of McMinnville; 7 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law Jimmy and Judy Starkey of Lenoir City, TN and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at East End Church of Christ with Kevin Key, Jim Boyd and Ray Weddington officiating. Burial will follow in Gardens of Memory Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Monday and 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Tuesday at High's.  Memorial contributions may be made to East End Bible Call or Boyd Christian School both c/o High Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at Highfuneralhome.com High Funeral Home is in charge of arrangments.