Willie James Larkin Sr. was born on July 4, 1935 to the late T.J. and Anna Larkin in Cuba, Alabama.

He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at Zion Hill Baptist Church in Cuba, Alabama.

He attended Kinderbush High School in Cuba, Alabama and completed his schooling after relocating to Cincinnati.  While attending night school, he secured employment at Heekin Can.  He worked there for 38 years before retiring.

Willie met his lovely wife Fannie and they married in 1954.  Through this union they were blessed with 5 children.

During his older teen years, he enjoyed boxing and running races against others.  In his adult years he enjoyed outdoor activities such as hunting, fishing, boating and gardening.  He loved talking about and receiving compliments about his gardens.  He was the proud owner of Ebony's Tomahawk and Fat Willie, his prized racing horses.  He loved attending his church and was a member of Phillips Chapel CME where he was a member of the Deacon board.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Mae Larkin, two sons, Floyd and Michael Larkin, daughter, Karen McGee, one brother, Johnny Larkin and sister Sallie Anderson.

He departed his life on November 21, 2020 in Cincinnati, Ohio.

He leaves to cherish his memory; two sons, Duane and Willie James (Jim) Larkin, 1 daughter LuVonne Larkin, 4 granddaughters; Shawna Talley, Ebony Larkin, Sherrell (Jesse) Kuhns and Sharron Larkin, 9 great grandchildren; Keila, Sahkai, Schon, Shaylin, Donte, Shalom, Graziana, Messiah and Ahava, 3 brothers; Archie Larkin, Dan Larkin Sr., Leroy White, 4 sisters; Penny Brown, Shirley Larkin, Lynnette Rogers, Clemmie (Horace) Payne, and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and longtime friends. Willie will be missed by many.

Visitation is from 10:00 am until 11:00 am, on  Thursday, December 3, 2020, at the House of Joy, 3220 Central Parkway, Cincinnati  (45225).   The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation beginning at 11:00 am. Everyone attending must wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Interment will follow at Vine Street Hill Cemetery, 3701 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio 45220.

In keeping with the Covid-19 Pandemic restrictions masks are required in order to enter  the service and social distancing must be practiced.  Please be prepared to comply for the safety of all.

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Walker Funeral Home is honored to serve the  Larkin family.  Please call (513) 251-6200 or visit www.WalkerFuneralHome.com for additional information.