Gilbert Kinsley Starcher, 82, of Given, WV passed away at his home May 6, 2021 following an extended illness.

Gilbert was born July 11, 1938 in Given, a son of the late Darrell Wooster and Addie Ethel (Painter) Starcher.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Gilbert was a United States Army veteran and was employed by the Department of Transportation in Columbus, OH. Following his retirement in 1988 he and his wife, Shirley moved back to the Starcher farm in Given.

He was a member of the Lithopolis Lodge #169, F & AM, the Scottish Rite and the Shrine.

Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Shirley Ann (Beller) "Belle" Starcher; daughters, Treva Hartman (Tiger), Tammy Kiger and Trena Starcher; grandchildren, Sarah Greenawalt (Sabrina Powers), Travis Hartman (Steph), Ryan Kiger (Miranda), Tyler Starcher (Brittanie) and great grandchildren, Carson Kiger, Tucker Hartman, Colton Kiger, Kinsley Starcher; brother, Chuck Starcher (Neida) and sisters, Wanda Sue Greenhill and Nancy Parker (Marvin).

Service will be 12 noon Monday, May 10, 2021 at Casto Funeral Home, Evans, WV with Pastor Jerry Bonnett officiating. Burial will follow in Emma Chapel Cemetery, Liberty with military honors by the Jackson County Honor Guard and Masonic graveside rites by Ripley Lodge #16, AF & AM.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.