Mr. Robert Jackie Starling 83, of Keystone Heights, passed away Sunday February 20, 2011 after a courageous fight from complications that arose from a diseased gall bladder. He was born, raised and lived in Jacksonville, until retiring to Keystone Heights. Jack was an Engineer with Seaboard Coast Line for 37 years and he served in the National Guard for 40, retiring as a Lt. Colonel. He had a lifelong love of hunting and fishing and was a long time blood donor, donating over 48 gallons. Jack enjoyed over 20 years of retirement with his wife and family, and was seen as the Rock of the family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Catherine, his step mom Mary Ruth, his wife of 35 years Vera, his son Roger and half sister Pam. He is survived by his wife of 27 years Ida Marie, his sister Delores Faye, his children Sharon Ann, David Michael Sr. (Ruby), Robin Veronica, Robert John (Tonya), Dana (Peggy) and Gerald (Cloette), 14 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren, and his beloved dog and pal Ebony. A Rosary will be held on Tues. Feb. 22, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. with viewing at 7 and a Vigil at 7:30p.m in the St. William Catholic Church. A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 at 2 Oclock in the St. William Catholic Church with Father Mike Williams officiating. Burial will follow at the Keystone Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Jacks name to the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association, or Lake Area Ministries of P.O. Box 1385, Keystone Heights, FL 32656. Arrangements are under the care of JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME, 340 E. WALKER DR., KEYSTONE HEIGHTS, FL 32656. 352-473-3176.www.jonesgallagherfh.com hide