Shawn A. Starkey, 32

SEAFORD - Shawn A. Starkey, of Seaford, passed away in Seaford on Saturday, April 12, 2008. He was 32.

He was the son of Ronnie Starkey Jr. of Seaford and Fay Orendorf of Laurel.

Shawn worked for M&M Refrigeration in Federalsburg as an accomplished welder.

He graduated with the first graduating class at Sussex Tech High School, where he played football. His class was also involved in welding the raven in front of the school.

Shawn will be remembered by his family and friends for his great sense of humor, love of four-wheelers, fishing and racing.

He also worked on race cars at the U.S. 13 International Speedway in Delmar.

Shawn was an avid sports fan, a Philadelphia Phillies fan, and enjoyed watching NASCAR races and football games.

He was a very likable man.

Shawn was a member of Seaford Church of Christ.

His paternal grandfather, Ronnie Starkey, and maternal grandfather, Frank Orendorf, preceded him in death.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by his fiancee, Donna Hennessey of Seaford; a son, Shawn Starkey Jr. of Seaford; stepsons, Kenneth III and Justin Hennessey of Seaford; his daughters, Cheyenne Starkey and stepdaughter Jessica Hennessey, both of Seaford; a brother, Dusty Harris of Laurel; maternal grandparents, Anita and Charles Campbell of Bethel; and his nieces and nephews, Dylan Harris, Jade Harris and Conner Marvel.

A funeral service will be 6 p.m. Thursday in the Hannigan, Short, Disharoon Funeral Home, 700 West St., Laurel, where a viewing will be held two hours prior to the service.

Ron Russell will officiate.

Interment will be held privately by the family.

Contributions may be made in his memory to the Shawn A. Starkey Memorial Fund, 27446 Iris Lane, Seaford, DE 19973.