To view Funeral Service Details for Mr. Starks, click on Service Schedule to the right. Mr. J.K. Wilson Starks, the youngest of six children born to the late Rachel Jones Starks and William "Billy" Starks, was born in Brundidge, Alabama on August 19, 1918. He departed this life on August 2, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at Roper St. Francis Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina. J.K.'s father, Billy Starks died when J.K. was a young boy. During this period of time, the family's livelihood depended on farming and sharecropping. Since the bread winner of the family was now deceased, J.K. had to drop out of school to help his mother on the farm. Although he had no formal education, he was very wise. J.K. grew up during the time of the "Great Depression". He did not let that stop him from helping his family during one of the most difficult times in U.S. history. On September 23, 1944, J.K. was united in Holy Matrimony to Laura Collier. This union was blessed with four daughters: Laura Jean, Patricia, Helen and Barbara. As a young husband and father, he continued to work hard to take care of his family. He was employed with Flack-Jones Lumber Company in Brundidge, Alabama. When the company relocated to Moncks Corner, SC, he was offered a job with the company there. He moved his wife and four daughters to Moncks Corner, SC where he continued to work for many years. After moving to Moncks Corner, SC, he became a member of Moncks Corner Baptist Church where he served faithfully. J.K.'s family was his number one priority, and he worked hard to support them. When Flack-Jones Lumber Company was bought out by Westvaco Corporation, he worked at the Summerville Timberland Division until he retired in 1985. After retiring from Westvaco, J.K. was not happy sitting around the house. He was employed at Gethers Funeral Home for many years. He loved nothing better than driving the van with J.B. and helping him setup tents. After leaving Gethers Funeral Home, he decided to help people in the community. He drove them to the doctor, grocery store, barber shop and many other places. You would often see him in his red truck driving around in the community. He drove himself to church every Sunday. The last time that he drove his red truck was on Sunday, July 18, 2010. J.K. was admitted to the hospital on the morning of July 19, 2010. This was the first time in his life that he had spent an extended stay in the hospital. He remained there until the morning of August 2nd, when God in His infinite wisdom called his humble servant home to rest. He was preceded in death by: his wife, Laura; daughter, Laura Jean; brothers, Willie, Alex, Dank and Norman; sister, Sammie Jane and grandson, Michael. He leaves to cherish his memories: three daughters, Patricia S. Williams, R. Helen Starks and Barbara A. Starks all of Moncks Corner, SC; a special granddaughter, Sharon "Lady" Luster of Jacksonville, FL; two sisters-in-law, Claudine Collier Roseman and Louise Collier Allen both of Cleveland, OH; two brothers-in-law, Lee Roseman and Eugene Allen both of Cleveland, OH; mother-in-law, Mary Davis of Cleveland, OH; a family friend who called him "Daddy", Priscilla Morgan Mack of Moncks Corner, SC; a special nephew, Randell Roseman of Fayetteville, NC; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great, great-grandchildren; special family friends, Isaiah Brown, Diane Brown, Riley Grantham and Herman & Charlena Rivers all of Moncks Corner, SC; a special buddy, Jacob Brown of Moncks Corner, SC; several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. To leave an online memorial message for the family, please click on "Sign the Guestbook" Thank you!