Michael Jamal Starks, affectionately known as "Mikey", was the beloved son of Barbara Ann Starks. Mikey was born on June 16, 1987. He went to his eternal home on Wednesday, January 14, 2009. Mikey was reared and nurtured in a loving and caring home. Christian morals and values were taught to him by his loving family - mother, grandfather, aunts, uncles and godparents. Mikey was a member of Moncks Corner Baptist Church. Mikey was a 2005 graduate of Miracle Academy Preparatory School, Russellville, SC. He loved sports and was an avid participant in the Brotherhood Track Team of Moncks Corner Baptist Church. He won several awards and trophies. Mikey wore a smile that embraced a ray of sunshine to everyone he met. He was beautiful in heart, mind, and spirit. He leaves to cherish his fond memories: his loving, caring, and devoted mother, Barbara Ann Starks; son, DeMichael Starks; grandfather, J.K. Starks; aunts, Patrician Ann (Nana) Williams and Helen R. Starks; Isaiah Brown whom he regarded as a father; great-grandmother, Mary Davis; grandaunts, Claudine (Lee) Roseman and Louise (Eugene) Allen; godparents, Sheila and Hamp Middleton; special aunts, Charlena J. Rivers, Priscilla Morgan-Mack and Diane Brown; special uncles, Riley Grantham and Herman L. Rivers; special grandmother, Marcella Dillon; special cousin, Sharon (Lady) Luster; best friend, Keyton Heyward; a special friend, Dee Polite; and a host of cousins, other relatives and friends. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Psalm 23:6