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Darrell Larkin Obituary
Darrell R. Larkin, 100, of Hillsboro, Ohio, was born May 11, 1921, and died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence; father, George; and wife. Janet.
He is survived by his brother, Don; sister Ruthann; niece, Leigh Ann (Jim) Kleinschnitz, and their sons and grandchildren; nephew, David (Sheryl) Senne, and their daughter and grandchildren; and nephew, Charles (Ann) Senne, and their daughters and grandchildren. Darrell is also survived by his stepchildren, Myra Sellers, Mary (Jim) Spahr and their son, and Mike Sellers; as well as a host of other cousins.
Darrell graduated from Vandalia-Butler High School and attended Ohio State University before enlisting in the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1943. He later served in the Ohio Air National Guard and rose to the rank of lt. colonel before his retirement. He logged more than 7,700 flying hours in more than two dozen different types of military aircraft and earned many medals and commendations during his career. In addition to his military career, Darrell also worked as a corporate pilot, private flying instructor, pilot certification instructor, and product design engineer for a local manufacturing company. In his later years Darrell enjoyed volunteering at the Highland County Airport.
In addition to his passion for aviation, Darrell also enjoyed woodworking, music and poetry. He is loved and will be missed by his family and many friends in Ohio and across the country.
In lieu of flowers, make any contributions to the Order of Daedalians, Highland District Hospital, or another charity of your choice.
A graveside service will be 3:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22 at the Hightop Cemetery near Samantha. Leo Kuhn will officiate.
The Turner & Son Funeral Home in Hillsboro is serving the family.
Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.turnerfuneralhomes.cc.
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Mike Heins
March 19, 2022
Darrell taught me to fly in the 60s. If I didn´t have the $7.50 to rent the airplane for an hour he went ahead and rented it for me so he could teach me at no charge. We both had a love for old music and spent many hours listening to it. You will be missed. Rest In Piece Good Friend.
Eric Carnahan
October 26, 2021
Darrell will certainly be missed at the airport.
Greg & Angie Hopp
October 22, 2021
Thank you Darrell for all you did for the pilots who visited and were based at Highland County Airport. We will miss your 'welcome back' call and helpful weather and traffic reports over the radio as we approached to land. Rest in peace my friend!
Dan Christie
October 21, 2021
The family should be proud of the amazing 100 yrs of life Darrell lived! He didn't cheat one day of living. I only got to know him later in life, but the story's he told were fantastic! I hope the family is able to have a great celebration of his life!
Leslie Bond
October 20, 2021
My condolences to the family of Darrell. I met him at the Highland County Airport when I flew in on occasion. I enjoyed talking to him and hearing some of his stories. I flew in yesterday and learned of his death and even more of his Military history and being a flight instructor in the military.
Another great veteran is passing.
Les Bond
Lucasville, Ohio
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