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Official Obituary of

Adrain E Starks, Jr.

January 14, 2010 ~ June 11, 2026 (age 16) 16 Years Old

Adrain Starks, Jr. Obituary

Adrain Edmond Starks, Jr. was born January 14,2010 . He peacefully departed this life after a strong battle with Duchennes muscular dystrophy in children’s hospital in Birmingham Alabama.

His short life will be forever remembered as the sweetest strongest fighter ever. He leaves to cherish his beautiful memories his beloved mom and dad Adrain Starks Sr. And his mom Alaysia Sankey. He was preceded in death by both paternal grandparents Albert and Linsella Starks. His loving that will forever carry his legacy in their hearts Amaya Starks, Azayden Sankey, Adralin Starks, Adrainay Starks and Chyriyah Moore. Loving doting grandmother Ms. Tisa Sankey. Aunts Marquisha(Walter)Moses and Angel Starks. Uncles Devontae Sankey, Michael Sankey and James Lias. Paternal uncles Malek, Christopher, Derrick, Jeremy Starks. His best friend since kindergarten Mark Hudgens. A host of great aunts and uncles. Very close cousins who will miss him terribly Chloe, Kaiden Moses. Kaitlynn and Calieb Sankey. Miyarie Sankey. James Q Lia’s the 4th and James  Q. Lias the fifth.

A special place will forever be in our hearts for the tirelessly dedicated doctors and nurses at Benjamin Russell Hospital who kept him going daily. They truly deserve recognition for going above and beyond for AJ. They spoiled him rotten and we appreciate them so much. Special thanks to RNs Ashlynn. Tendall. Madeline, Caroline ,Emmy, Pearson, Caleb, Maddison, Jada,Stacy. Respiratory people were phenomenal Tyler and Stacy and Rodney and Steven and Shannon. His doctors were amazing doc Quinnlan, Lobeger, Newman. Sass. So many others we trusted you and you guys were awesome.

As we extend our deepest condolences to you and your family during this difficult time, we would also like to express our utmost gratitude to you for entrusting us with your loved one. Magnolia Cremations & Funeral Services.

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