Monty Orville Stark

We are sad to announce that on March 6, 2026, at the age of 80, Monty Orville Stark of Republic, Missouri passed away. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Monty Orville Stark to pay them a last tribute.

As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though Monty may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.

He was predeceased by: his parents, O. Stark Stark and Rosalie Stark (Linger); and his siblings, Frances Hensley, Delbert and Darrel Stark.

He is survived by: his wife Linda Bolden; his son Brian Bolden; his grandson Tommy Bolden; and his siblings, Cody Stark, Randy Stark, Denny Stark and Shirley O'Brian. He is also survived by other extended family and countless friends.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Meadors Funeral Home-Republic (314 N Main Ave, Republic, MO 65738). A graveside service will be held on Friday, March 13th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery (5201 S Southwood Rd, Springfield, MO 65804).