Ronald "Ron" C. Larkins Obituary (1931 - 2009)

Age 77 of Eaton Rapids died Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Eaton Community Hospice in Charlotte following a terminal illness. Born November 5, 1931 in Ingham County, MI. the son of Carl and Muriel (Holtz) Larkins. Following graduation of high school Ron enlisted in the Army and served in Korea during the Korean War. He was a member and past commander of the American Legion Post # 15 in Eaton Rapids. Ron retired with 25 years of service as a Corrections Officer for the State of Michigan working on labor farms and driving bus, retiring in 1991. He was a Fireman and former Captain of the City of Eaton Rapids Fire Department and area for over 27 years. Currently Ron was a member of the First Congregational church and had served on many boards. Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary Lou; Parents, and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are two sons, Gordon (Amy) Larkins and Gregory (Tammy) Larkins; 4 grandchildren, Samantha and Sarah, Jarrett and Gabrielle; several nieces & nephews Funeral services will be Thursday, July 23, 2009 at 11:00 A.M. from the Skinner Funeral Home in Eaton Rapids with burial following in the Oakwood Cemetery in Hamlin Township. Family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2-4 and 6-8P.M. For those desiring memorial contributions may be made to the First Congregational Church at 300 S. Main St. PO Box 27 Eaton Rapids, MI. 48827 in memory of Ron Larkins.