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John Larkin Obituary
Age 56, of Louisville, passed away unexpectedly Aug. 31, 2010. He was born Aug. 16, 1954 in Canton, the son of the late John and Barbara (Everett) Larkin. He was employed by R & R Sanitation. John's many interests included working around the house and scuba diving where he was certified as a deep water diver. He was quite a history buff and enjoyed animals, especially his pets. He was a member of Maplebrook Church of God in East Canton. John will be remembered as a wonderful husband and father and a friend to everyone he met. He will be sadly missed but never forgotten.
John is survived by his loving wife, Virginia 'Gail' Larkin; sons, Christopher J. and Kyle J. Fausnight of Louisville; sisters, Lillie (George) Behm of Magnolia, Rosemary (Frank) Bartley of Magnolia and Elsie Fox of Canton; brother, George (Teresa) Larkin of Canton; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for John will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. in the Paquelet-Falk Funeral Home in Louisville with Pastor Michael Tyree of the Maplebrook Church of God officiating. Interment will follow in Union Cemetery. John's family will receive friends Friday evening from 5-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
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Rick weekley
May 28, 2024
I remember John from. My childhood, he was my beat friend Chris's father. I'm sorry for the loss
Josh & Lindsay Williams
September 14, 2010
Gail, Chris, & Kyle:
We are so sorry for your loss. John and all of you are like a second family to us. All of you were there with open arms whether we needed help or just a good laugh! John had this infectiously contagious laugh and some incredible one liners! He will be immensely missed but never forgotten. We know that only time will heal your hearts but if there is anything you need you just let us know. we love you all very much.
Love,
Josh, Lindsay, & the furbabies
Wendy Ward
September 4, 2010
Gail,
You have always been like a sister to me and I'm so glad you contacted me regarding your loss---I only wish I could be there to help support you through this time. You and the family will be in our prayers, and just keep remembering what a blessing the last 11 years were and that this is only "see ya later" and not "goodbye"!
Love ya girl!
Toni & Warren Mathes
September 4, 2010
Gail I'm sorry to hear of your loss, our prays go out to you and your family. If you need anything please call us. Take care and just keep remembering the goodtimes you shared together.
desi fox
September 3, 2010
dear Gail i am so sorry i will miss uncle John very very much and i will always be there i love you and Kyle
Kyle Weygandt
September 3, 2010
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss! My prayers go out to Larkin Family.
Kyle Weygandt
Beth Zorger
September 3, 2010
Gail, I am so sorry for your loss, he was a special person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dona Lange
September 3, 2010
So sorry to hear about the loss of John. I used to go to school with him. I am sur he will be greatly missed
Scott, Alice and Stacy State Farm Insurance
September 2, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Debra Scott
September 2, 2010
Rosie, so sorry to hear about your brother. My heart goes out to you and the rest of your family.
Charles Eakins
September 2, 2010
I am very sorry to here here your loss of John. I loss a brother the same way. He will be missed
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