Mr. James Richard J.R. Wainwright 97, of Starke passed away peacefully at the Parkside Assisted Living Facility in Starke on Thursday, October 6, 2011. He was born on July 14, 1914 in Starke to the late N.D. and Mary Alvarez Wainwright. Being a lifelong resident of Bradford County, Mr. Wainwright had also led a very active life. He served as Mayor of Starke for three terms, was the Manager of the State Farmers Market in Starke for many years, and was a retired farmer and cattleman. Mr. Wainwright memberships included the First United Methodist Church of Starke, Lions Club, Elks Club, and the Bradford County Cattlemans Association. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Katie Wainwright and two sons; Richard Alvarez Wainwright and David Newnan Wainwright. Survivors are his daughters; Dr. Mary Katherine Wainwright and Betty Lou Shaw, nine grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and will be missed by his family. A graveside service will be held on Monday, October 10, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. at the Crosby Lake Cemetery in Starke. Donations may be made to Have Hospice, 4305 NW 90th Blvd. Gainesville, FL 32606m Crosby Lake Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 75, Starke, FL 32901 or the First United Methodist Church of Starke, P.O. Box 157, Starke, FL 32901. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 620 E. Nona St., Starke, FL 32091. On-line condolences may be left at www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide