OBITUARY

James "Jim" Stark Sr.

March 22, 1931April 5, 2021
Obituary of James "Jim" Stark Sr.
James “Jim” Stark, Sr., 90 passed away Monday, April 5, 2021 peacefully at home. He was born on March 22, 1931 in Minden, West Virginia. Jim was the last of his eleven siblings to pass away. He was a member of Howell General Baptist Church. He retired from Iron Workers Local 103 after 50 years. Jim was the owner of the Bamboo Bar for 15 years. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #1114 and American Legion Post #265. He was a member of Owls and River Bend. James was preceded in death by his son, Robert Stark; granddaughter, Brooke “Brookie” Turpen. He is survived by his wife, Margie (Cox) Stark; sons, James R. Stark Jr, Willard E. Stark (Tracy); daughters, Carrie L. Turpen (Scott), Sherry L. Schnell (Gary); grandchildren, Shannon, Lacey, Ashley, Wesley, Brittney, Brandy, Briana, Kenny, Kaitlyn, Sly, and Wiley; 14 great grandchildren. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am Monday, April 12, 2021 at Alexander West Chapel and livestreamed at www.facebook.com/FuneralStreamUSA officiated by Pastor Terry Gamblin. Burial will follow in Alexander Memorial Park and military honors performed by Vanderburgh County Veterans Memorial Club. Friends may visit Sunday from 1 to 5 pm, and Monday from 10 am until service time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Howell General Baptist Church 1520 Delmar Ave, Evansville, IN 47712. Condolences may be offered at www.AlexanderWestChapel.com.

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  • FAMILY

  • Margie (Cox) Stark Wife
  • James R. Stark Jr. Son
  • Willard E. Stark (Tracy) Son
  • Carrie L Turpen (Scott) Daughter
  • Sherry L Schnell (Gary) Daughter
  • Shannon Grandchild
  • Lacey Grandchild
  • Ashley Grandchild
  • Wesley Grandchild
  • Brittney Grandchild
  • Brandy Grandchild
  • Briana Grandchild
  • Kenny Grandchild
  • Kaitlyn Grandchild
  • Sly Grandchild
  • Wiley Grandchild
  • James also leaves behind 14 great grandchildren.

Past Services

Sunday, April 11, 2021

Visitation

Monday, April 12, 2021

Visitation

Monday, April 12, 2021

Funeral Service

Monday, April 12, 2021

Live Stream

Monday, April 12, 2021

Burial