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Elder Timothy Michael Starkey, 33, of Abingdon, VA, formerly of Beckley, died Wednesday, August 1, 2018.

Born August 9, 1984 in Beckley, he was the son of Kenneth Starkey Sr. of Beckley and the late Elder Wilma Schofield Starkey.

A 2002 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, he received his Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Bluefield State College.

He was the Pastor of Greater King's Chapel, Abingdon, a member of Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and worked as a Middle School Teacher.

In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandmothers, Mrs. Douglas Holland and Dr. Tanner Schofield-Cole.

In addition to his father, left to cherish precious memories are his brothers, Kenneth (Connie) Jr., William, Garrett (Tami) Sr.; nephews, Aaron, Kenneth III, Kevin, Garrett, Alvester; nieces, Kymara, Karmeytta, LeVoria, Earon; seven great-nieces; four great-nephews; six aunts; four uncles; special friends, Godson, Travarius Chestnut and Tonya Copney and a host of other relatives and friends.

Funeral service will be 12:00PM Monday, August 13, 2018 at Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church, 104 Park St., Bluefield, WV with Bishop Samuel Moore officiating. Burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Prosperity.

Friends may call one hour prior to the service at the church.

Email condolences to ritchie-johnson@suddenlinkmail.com

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.