DODGE CITY - Greg Starks, 73, of Dodge City, Kansas passed away on October 6, 2024. He was born in Dodge City, Kansas to William M. (Bill) and Dora Lee Starks.

Greg graduated from the University of Kansas (KU) in 1972 with a degree in business and went on to earn his MBA. While at KU, Greg was a dedicated member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. He later became a life member.

After finishing his education, Greg married Kathy Knupp and returned to Dodge City where he joined his father's company, Starks Hensley Agency, and eventually took over the reins. The Starks family then purchased Hancocks of Dodge City where Greg transitioned the business into Coldwell Banker Hancocks, and he spent his career successfully leading the firm. Greg was a Graduate, Realtor Institute (GRI) and an Accredited Buyer's Representative (ABR) with the National Association of Realtors.

Throughout his career, Greg was heavily invested in civic leadership and was highly supportive of the community's growth. He was a Rotary Club member with perfect attendance for over 35 years, was a Paul Harris Fellow, Club Foundation Chair, and three times President. He was well known for his honesty, integrity, and sense of dedication to his community. Greg also spent many years serving on the Kansas Association of Realtors.

Greg was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish with family and friends. He was a skilled trap shooter, woodworker, and proud husband, father, and grandfather. He was loved by all who knew him.

Greg is survived by daughter, Lyndsay (Les) Guhr of Hesston, KS; son, Matthew (Laura) Starks of Colorado Springs, CO; and grandchildren, Magnolia and Acacia Chrisjohn of Hesston, KS, Spencer Guhr of Hesston, KS, and Oliver and Charlie Starks of Colorado Springs, CO. He is also survived by his brother, Jon and wife Kathy Starks of Salina, KS; and wife, Kathy Knupp Starks of Hesston, KS. He is preceded in death by his father, William M. (Bill) Starks; mother, Dora Lee Starks; brother, Kirk Starks; daughter, Julie Starks; and wife, Janice Green Starks.

A memorial service to celebrate Greg's life will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Dodge City, Kansas on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 4:00 pm with Rev. Bernice Ludlum officiating. A private family burial will precede the service at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City, Kansas.  A Celebration of Life Reception will be at 5:00 pm at the Dodge City Country Club following the memorial service. All friends and family are welcome and encouraged to join.

For those wishing honor Greg's remarkable life, the family suggests memorials to the First United Methodist Church, Dodge City, in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.