Robert D. “Mike” Larkin, age 80, of Hillsboro, died Sunday morning, September 11, 2005 at his residence. He was born on August 3, 1925, in Hillsboro, the son of the late Clarence S. “Mike” and Frances (Puckett) Larkin. He was a member of the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church and attended St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Hillsboro. He was a 1949 graduate of Miami University, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict, and remained active in the Air Force Reserve, achieving the rank of Lieutenant Colonel before his full retirement in 1984. He was a member of the Buckeye Wing Association. Mike was an avid golfer, and was very proud to be the fifth generation in his family to live on the Larkin Family Farm. On November 7, 1993, he married his wife Peggy, in McMinnville, Tennessee, who survives. He is also survived by two daughters, Sue (Art) Honeycutt of Leesburg, and Lisa (Dann) Wharton of Hillsboro, a step-son, Eric Elwell of Columbus, a sister Harriett Hagley of Chillicothe, an aunt Virginia Norvell of Wilmington, and three grandchildren, Ryan Wharton of Cincinnati, Drew Wharton of Hillsboro and Josh Honeycutt of Leesburg. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Larkin in May, 1987. Funeral services for Mr. Larkin will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, September 15, 2005 at the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church. Pastor Chuck Shonkwiler, Pastor John Fitzgerald and Rev. Charles Wilson will officiate. Burial with military honors will follow at the Hightop Cemetery in Samantha. Friends may call from 4:00 until 8:00 pm. on Wednesday, September 14, 2005 at the Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hillsboro First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 133 East. Walnut Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133 or the St. Mary’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, 234 North High Street, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133. For more information or to send condolences to the family please visit www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc
13416 Spargur Lane Hillsboro, Ohio
Sue & family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
God bless.
7722 Maple Run Lane Powell, Ohio 43065
Our sincere sympathy to your family in the death of Mr. Larkin. I know how much he meant to Ryan and Drew as a grandpa and his legacy of golf will always continue through his grandsons.
We are members of the Buckeye Wing Organization and wish to express our deepest sympathy to the family. Col. Larkin was our training officer and was well thought of.
LISA AND SUSIE , MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY ON THE PASSING OF YOUR FATHER . HE WAS WONDERFUL PERSON AND WILL BE MISSED BY MANY PEOPLE , I BEING ONE OF THEM . STEVE SMITH
1242 Settlebench Lane Kenesaw, ga. 30144
I served with Lt.Col.Bob Larkin from 1959 to 1970 at Clinton County AFB and found him to be one of the best officers I have ever known. Also one of the best friends. The Buckeye Wing Association will miss him dearly. Bob has earned his place in heaven.
Walter T. Buffington 4052 Harbor Hills Dr. Largo, FL 33770
The sun sends billions of beams of light down to the earth. Today, there is one less beam.
I have been an admirer of Mike my entire life. In my opinion Mike was the finest athlete ever in Highland County. He also was a model teacher and coach at Fairfield for a couple years before being called to serve his country for the second time.
A guy like Mike doesn't come along every day .... ..... jbp ...........
9655 East Deadfall Road, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
Lisa, Dann: Couldn't help but just tear up and cry on the inside. I miss my dad horribly everyday and I know you will too. God bless you as you learn to carry on without him.
Peggy: I have not been through nearly the things you have, but have always been inspired by your beautiful soul. I loved to watch you and Mike hold hands as you walked. You were always so sweet with each other. God bless you as your life goes on.
2228 Churchill Downs Circle Orlando, FL 32825
I enjoyed working with Bob many years at Clinton Co AFB and Rickenbacker AFB. I was a flight engineer 355th, 356th, 302ndWing & 1st TATs.
1110 Marci Lane Georgetown, Indiana 47122
I just learned of Mr. Larkins' passing. He was always such a nice person. I met Mike and Barbara a short time after I started working for Krogers in Hillsboro. They were both funny,sweet, and a lot of fun to be around. I was happy to hear that he was married again. He was a special man and I know it would take a very special person to make him happy. You have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers.
John and Wilma Burton 239 Village Drive Johnstown, Ohio 43031
Dear Peggy and family, please accept our heartfelt expressions of sympathy, as you greive for the loss of a husband, dad, grandfather and friend. We were blessed to have known "Mike" since the late 1950's. So many wonderful memories, as he was truly a very special man, full of life and energy, so thoughtful, he made others in his presence feel special. Our last precious memories of "Mike" are ones we shared in the Emmaus Communty, as we worshiped our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. May our Lord Jesus give you strength and comfort for the days ahead as you remember and celebrate "mike's" life.