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Mitchell Larkins Mitchell Larkins, 75, died Thursday, June 24, 2010, in Blountstown, Florida. The service will be at 3:30 p.m. EDT Sunday, June 27, 2010, at Bristol Church of God, with burial at Bristol Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. today, June 26, 2010, at Bevis Funeral Home-Bristol Chapel (850-643-3636, www.bevisfh.com ). Mitchell was a native and lifelong resident of Liberty County. He graduated from Liberty County High School in 1952 and attended Florida State University. He was a local businessman and entrepreneur; he and his wife were the former owners of the Apalachee Resturant in Bristol for many years. He loved the outdoors and was an avid sportsman, hunting, fishing, and a love for Liberty County sports. Above all, his greatest joy was his family, they were his life. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Carolyn Larkins of Bristol; his daughter, Robyn Carpenter (Darryl) of Bristol and his son Mickey Larkins (Tanice) of Bristo; his grandchildren, Matt Carpenter (Sarah), Cari McSpaddin (Jeff), Mitch Larkins, Rob Larkins and Rose Larkins; and Papoo's great-grandchildren, Tanner McSpaddin, Nate Carpenter, and Conner McSpaddin. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Seab and O'Neil Larkins, and an infant brother, Billie.

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Published by Tallahassee Democrat on Jun. 26, 2010.

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James & Joyce Brown

June 30, 2010

June 30, 2010

Although we weren't around Bristol all that much we tried to keep up with Jim's hometown happenings and part of that was being able to touch base with you and Mitchell when we came back to Bristol to visit. You guys are special people, Mitchel for his smile & envolvement within the community. Stay strong Carolyn, Our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family.

James (Billy) and Joyce Brown

Beulah & Lyn Schneider

June 28, 2010

I am so glad I went to the dinner a few weeks ago and saw him.
He is going to be missed by all of us 1952 graduates, and not only because of the great strawberry cakes he bakes.
Carolyn, God bless you and your family.

Joyce and Jason Rudd

June 27, 2010

So sorry to hear about Mitchell. We look for him in church everytime and have really missed him.
Chopper says he will still be looking for the 5 dollars that he and Mitchell
had between them.

Mae Porter

June 27, 2010

All of us girls working day shift at Parramores will truly miss Mitchell.His famous saying "all I need is a kind word"Mrs.Carolyn, all of you are in our hearts.

June 27, 2010

May you draw close to the "father of tender mercies and God of all comfort" at this difficult time. (2 Corinthians 1:3)

Sincerely,
J.M. (Tallahassee, Fl)

Geneva Cunningham

June 26, 2010

Mitchell Larkins family. Remembering you in our prayers.

Daryal & Doris Strickland

June 26, 2010

Carolyn, our deepest sympathies to you and your family in the loss of Mitchell. He will be truly missed; especially by the class of 1952. Our thought and prayers are with you. Take care.

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