Johnny Lee Starkey, 66, "Baker John", of Bella Vista died May 25, 2022, of kidney failure.

Johnny retired on disability in 2009 in Omaha.  He moved to Bella Vista in 2016.  In 2017, he learned to bake quick breads and cookies. He began giving them away to friends, family, the Bella Vista Public Library, The Cottages and other groups. He got such joy, and the receivers couldn't wait to get more cookies from Baker John.

Johnny was preceded in death by his grandnephew Matthew Atteberry 2004 and his sister's husband Duane Atteberry in 2012.

Johnny is survived by his sister Andra (Starkey) Atteberry of Bella Vista; his brothers Dennis D. (Thu) Starkey of Martinez, Georgia, and Dr. Michael Andrew (Beverley) Starkey of Omaha, Nebraska; and nieces, nephews and two grand nephews.

No funeral services are planned.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bella Vista Funeral Home & Crematory.  On-line condolences may be made at www.funeralmation.com.