Emmitt Oliver Starr, Sr.'s Obituary
Emmitt Starr, age 98, long time resident of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, passed from this life, surrounded by his loving family in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Emmitt was born September 08, 1925, to Sid and Rissie Jane (Henderson) Starr in Jasper, Arkansas. Emmitt married the love of his life Viola LaDean June 16, 1951, in Tulsa, Oklahoma. They were married 66 years until LaDean's passing October 07, 2017. Emmitt would say he was still married after she passed because death did not separate his love or his commitment to her. They had four children, Gale Edwards of Broken Arrow, Sandra McConnell of Broken Arrow, Emmitt Starr Jr. and wife Karen of Broken Arrow and Leta Starr (deceased).
Emmitt will be dearly missed by his children: LaDenna Gale Edwards, Sandra Jane McConnell, and Emmitt Oliver Starr, Jr. and wife Karen; grandchildren LaDenna Michelle Briscoe, Virgil Ryan Edwards and wife Brandy, Mickel McConnell and wife Nichole, Stephanie McConnell, David McConnell, Farrah Seay and husband Matthew, Desiree Keomany and husband P.K., Jerry McCroskey and wife Jennifer, Brandi Cook, Amanda Moore, and Jeffrey Moore; 28 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, 7 brothers , 3 sisters, his wife Dean, his daughter Leta Starr and 3 great grandchildren (Destinee Starr, Braston Starr and Opal McConnell).
He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War as well as the Philippine Conflict. When he entered the service during WWII he went with 5 of his brothers and two brother-in-laws. He enjoyed talking about his service with his family and other servicemen. He was a great storyteller. Most of his stories were of his childhood and his time in the service. His stories never changed and were always entertaining. The stories were enjoyed by all his family and friends. When he was with his siblings the stories really came to life. There was so much laughter when his family was together.
Emmitt enjoyed gardening and was known to share his vegetables with his neighbors. He also loved to work on cars and build things. He was always coming up with new ideas for things he could build. When he wasn’t busy doing anything else you could find him on his front porch in his porch swing enjoying the outdoors and a cup of coffee. No matter what he was doing everything came to a stop when family came to visit. He loved his family and enjoyed it when they visited. Each one had a special place in his heart. He has touched the lives of not only his family, but others. His impact on their lives will not be forgotten.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at Floral Haven Visitation Suites, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
A Celebration of Life service will be held 10:00 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at the Floral Haven Funeral Home Chapel in Broken Arrow.
The service can be watch at the following link:
https://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/94918/hash:7A177191BE9A4ECA
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