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Macon Funeral Home
261 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
Macon Funeral Home
261 Iotla Street, Franklin, NC 28734
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In Memory of
Herschel "Rex"
Larkin
Larkin
1947 - 2017
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Obituary for Herschel "Rex" Larkin
Herschel "Rex" Larkin died April 7, 2017, after a short illness in Franklin, NC, at the age of 70.
Born in Augusta, GA, to Mary Ann Toole Larkin and Herschel “Stretch” Larkin, he graduated with a BA in journalism from the University of Georgia in 1970. He spent many years in Savannah, GA, as a painting contractor and real estate investor.
Known as Rex to his friends, he was a volunteer for 23 years for the Coastal Heritage Society. More recently in Franklin, he volunteered for four years at the Senior Services Adult Day Care. He was also a dedicated member of the Franklin Gem and Mineral Society where he loved interaction with the visitors.
He is survived by one son, Paul Eric Larkin of Augusta, GA; brothers, Chris Larkin and his wife Lou and Steve Larkin both of Augusta and Rick Larkin and his wife Esther of Arrington, VA; two nephews, three nieces, one great-niece and his companion of many years, Carol Rollick of Franklin.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
Born in Augusta, GA, to Mary Ann Toole Larkin and Herschel “Stretch” Larkin, he graduated with a BA in journalism from the University of Georgia in 1970. He spent many years in Savannah, GA, as a painting contractor and real estate investor.
Known as Rex to his friends, he was a volunteer for 23 years for the Coastal Heritage Society. More recently in Franklin, he volunteered for four years at the Senior Services Adult Day Care. He was also a dedicated member of the Franklin Gem and Mineral Society where he loved interaction with the visitors.
He is survived by one son, Paul Eric Larkin of Augusta, GA; brothers, Chris Larkin and his wife Lou and Steve Larkin both of Augusta and Rick Larkin and his wife Esther of Arrington, VA; two nephews, three nieces, one great-niece and his companion of many years, Carol Rollick of Franklin.
A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.
Macon Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com
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