Bobby Ray Starkes

Bobby R. Starkes passed away suddenly in his home on Monday June, 24, 2024. Bobby was born in 1952 to Thomas and Mary Martin-Starkes. After the death of his mother in 1965, Bobby migrated to Washington, DC.

Bobby worked in construction as well as carpentry before working years at both Marriott and then Amtrak before he retired. Bobby met and later married Hazella Dozier in 1973. They welcomed their only child Shadonna Nicole (Nickie) in 1974. He loved his music, he loved seafood, and he enjoyed having a good time.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Hazella Dozier Starkes, daughter, Shadonna Starkes-Clemons (Donte), his sister Malissa Starkes McNairy (Emmitt-deceased), his brother Joseph Starkes, his grandsons, Deaunte' Clemons and Nicholas Starkes, his great granddaughter Bella Clemons, his bonus grandson Amir Hill-Knight and many nieces, nephews and a host of cousins and friends. Preceding him in death are his parents, 3 sisters, Louise, Emma and Maxine and 5 brothers, Jasper, James, Milton, Charles, and Michael.

He loved his family dearly and made an everlasting impression on their lives. Bobby will be eternally missed by all who knew and loved him.