Rycky Stark Death, Obituary – After a relatively short battle with sickness, Ricky L. Stark, age 67, died away on Monday, December 19, 2016. Ricky Stark was born in West Branch on September 13, 1949 to the late Ray Stark and the late Betty Stark. On December 1, 1973, Ricky weds the woman formerly known as Rebecca View. He thoroughly enjoyed both hunting and fishing. Additionally, he liked the activity of gathering maple sap and producing his own homemade maple syrup. Ricky cherished his time spent with all of his grandchildren in particular. He was a lovely person to all of his family members, especially his wife, children, and grandchildren.
Ricky is survived by his wife, Rebecca; three sons, Richard Stark, Robert Stark, and Ray Stark (and his wife, Katie); and one daughter, Misty McTaggart (and her husband, Kevin). In addition, he is survived by his 17 grandchildren: Jerricca, Cameron, Ashley, Ericka, Angelica, Sonya, Sarah, Gabrielle, Marcus, Richard, Blake, John, Johnathan, Samantha, Markayla, Abigail, and Ray. Jerricca, Cameron, Ashley, Ericka, Angelica, Sonya, Sarah, Gabrielle, Marcus, Richard, and Blake all survive him.
In addition, there are two Great Grandchildren named Carson and Kenneth. He is survived by his three brothers, Patrick Stark, Garret Jones, and Kenneth Jones, as well as his two sisters, Kathy Luck and Elizabeth Jones. His father also before him. Additionally, a number of nieces and nephews. In addition to that, he leaves behind his loyal companion “Marlin” the dog. His parents, Ray and Betty Stark, one son, Mark Stark, and one sister, Nola Mallekoote, all passed away before him. He was the only survivor of his immediate family.
On Saturday, January 21, 2017, from one to five o’clock in the afternoon, there will be a Celebration of Life held in the Adams Township. The arrangements for the funeral have been put to the care of the Standish Chapel of the Lee Ramsay Funeral Home.
