Donald Ray Stark

Donald Ray Stark was born on August 19, 1946, in Bartlesville, Oklahoma, the son of Harvey and Derilla Stark. He departed this life on December 20, 2025, at the age of 79.

Donald spent his life as a hardworking and devoted man who took pride in providing for his family. He enjoyed fishing, antique cars and spending time with family especially his grandsons. 

He was a longtime member of Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, where his faith guided his life. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran from the Air Force where he served for 4 years. Donald worked for many years at Honeywell retiring after 33 years of service.

Donald is survived by his loving wife of 57 years, Patricia Stark of Peculiar, Missouri; his daughter, Renee (Tom) Erwin of Harrisonville, Missouri his grandchildren, Jacob (Danielle) Erwin of Archie, Missouri, and Trevor Erwin of Harrisonville, Missouri; his siblings, Sharon Kennedy of Greenbrier, Arkansas, Odis Stark of Enid, Oklahoma; and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Donald is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Derilla Stark; and brothers Harvey Stark Jr., and Bobby Joe Stark.

Donald will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him, but his memory will live on in the hearts of his family forever.

Funeral Service will be held 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2025 at Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Missouri with interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Pleasant Hill, Missouri. 

Visitation will be held 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 29, 2025 at Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene, Harrisonville, Missouri. 

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Harrisonville Church of the Nazarene. Donations can be made through the link or mailed to Dickey Funeral Home, P.O. Box 432, Harrisonville, Missouri 64701.