Jimmy Joe Stark, age 59, passed away on March 15, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born to Lester Clarence and Maggie Mae (Wilson) Stark on November 22, 1962, in Cabool, Missouri.

He was married in Winona, Missouri, to Diane Gail Dennis.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Stark; parents, Lester and Maggie Stark; two brothers, Robert and George Stark; one sister, Wilma; one son, Rodney Stark; and one nephew, Jacob Stark.

Survivors include his significant other, Karen Brooks; children, Ray Stark, Michael Stark, Tom Stark, Sara Brooks, Kyle Brooks, Gary Dale Gastineau, and Rocky Stark, who was like our own; siblings, Leslie Stark, Nadine Noble, Betty Couddle, and Joe Stark; and grandchildren, Tatum Stark, Kaden Stark, Grabriel Stark, Shaylnn Diane, Meghan Phelps, Huxley Mays, Easton Mays, Cali Mays, Rhylan Brooks, Taylor Gastineau, Harper Gastineau, Henlee Gastineau, and Ryan Gastineau.

Jimmy was a very tender-hearted person who would help anyone. He will be missed and loved by all who knew him.

Cremation arrangements were made under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Birch Tree, Missouri. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.