Nelson R. Starkey Jr.

Nelson Rivers Starkey Jr (June 24, 1929 - December 15, 2005 ) was an American politican who served in the Alabama House of Representatives from 1978 until his death in 2005.

Life Before Politics
Starkey was born on June 24, 1929 to Nelson Rivers Starkey and Bessie Pearl Underwood. As of April 1930, he was living in Tuscaloosa, Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

In April 1940, his family was renting a house in Florence, Lauderdale County. He went to school at Florence State Teachers College in the 1950's.

Military
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1956 and 1961-1972.

Politics Career
He would first run for the 1978-1982 term for Alabama House's 2nd District, winning it. He ran again for the 1982-86 term and served for 1 year until redistricting put him in the 1st district, where he finished his term. He would run again 5 more times in that district, winning all of them.

Death
He died on December 15, 2005 at the age of 76 years.

Family

 * Nelson Rivers Starkey Sr. † - Father (1897-1986)
 * Bessie Pearl Underwood † - Mother (1892-1981)
 * Anne Jackson - Wife
 * Nelson Rivers Starkey III - Son (Born 1962)


 * Nelson Rivers Starkey IV † - Grandson (1993-2016)
 * Harold Briggs Starky - Grandson
 * Patrick J. Starkey - Son (Born 1964)
 * Mary Elizabeth Starkey † - Sister (1927-1998)
 * James Townsley † - Half-Brother (1914-1970)
 * Vernon O. Townsley † - Half-Sister (1917-2008)