George Melvin Starke, Jr.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Ivy “Irish” Starke; and his daughter, Diana Starke. He is survived by his four children, Laura White, Randy Starke, Linda Boisseau and Carolyn Stargell; 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter.

George loved the military. He served in the Navy, Air Force and retired from the Army Reserves as a Sergeant Major. George also retired from Henrico County as a senior licensing inspector.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 from 4 to 7 p.m. at Nelsen Funeral Home, 4650 S. Laburnum Ave., Richmond, Va. 23231. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 2 p.m. in Westhampton Memorial Park, 10000 Patterson Avenue, Henrico, Va. 23238.