Obituary

Gordon Trent Starks

March 3, 1966 - April 13, 2023

Gordon “Trent” Starks, passed away Thursday, April 13, 2023, at St. Tammany Parish Hospital, Covington, LA., at the age of 57 surrounded by his family. Trent’s passions were camping, cooking and grilling. He especially loved cooking on an open flame with his favorite little sidekick Milo. He loved gathering and spending time with his family and friends and was well known as the life of the party. He was also an avid collector of model trains.

Trent is survived by his loving wife of 25 years Mrs. Vanessa Rose Starks. Aunt Patricia Pierce Wilson. Two cousins Donna June Wilson, and LeeAnn Prisk. Two mothers-in-laws Lois Craft, and Patricia Patterson. Brother-in-laws Michael (Sharon) Bishop, Joe Phelps, Richard Patterson and Michael (Tammy) Parker. Sister in laws Regina Hayes, and Ashley (Mack) Cook, Kori Bell, Kristi (Matt) Stewart, Kim Miller, Marie Phelps, and Evie Patterson. Two special little girls Mollie and Maddie Lumpkin. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, friends and cousins.

Trent is preceded in death by his parents Phyllis Pierce Starks and Donald Gordon Starks. Grandparents Jessie Pierce and Dorothy Williams Pierce. Uncle Kenneth M. Wilson.

Services will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at Brown McGehee Funeral Home, Bogalusa, LA. Visitation will begin at 11:00 AM until service time at 3:00 PM. The service will be led by Brother Kelly Penton and Elder Duane Ball. Interment immediately following at Seal Cemetery in Varnado, LA.