So Long Skipper

WILLIAM LARKIN

Photo from the Summit Aviation Open House, October 10th, 2003

William S. "Skip" Larkin II, Age 62, of Middletown, DE passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 22, 2010 at Heartland Hospice House in Wilmington, DE.

Born on a U.S. Air Force base in Japan on April 5, 1948 he was the son of the late Thelma (Anderson) and William S. Larkin, Sr. Skip proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Upon honorable discharge from the military he continued to serve as a police officer in the State of Delaware for more than 20 years.

He was a lifetime member of Aetna Hose, Hook and Ladder Company in Newark, DE. Skip enjoyed restoring old cars, coaching his son's baseball teams and was an avid drum player. [And a member of the Conrad High School Alumni Marching Band !]

He is survived by his three loving sons, Skip Larkin of Maryville, IL, Robbie Larkin of Middletown, DE and Timothy Larkin of Houston, TX; two special grandchildren, Barrett and Jake Larkin of Maryville, IL; his wife, Robin Larkin of Middletown, DE; a sister, Phyllis Johnson of Wilmington, DE and his best friend, golden retriever, Penelope.

Funeral services will be held 11:30 am on Tuesday, April 27th at Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, 212 N. Broad Street, Middletown, DE, where family and friends may visit Monday evening, April 26 from 7-9pm. Interment with military honors will be at Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Bear, DE.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Fraternal Order of Police, Newark Lodge # 4, P. O. Box 475, Newark, DE 19715-0475.

Arrangements by Daniels & Hutchison Funeral Home LLC, Middletown, DE
On-line condolences may be sent to:
www.daniels-hutchison.com 302-378-3410


[published 04/25/2010]

141 Southbound at rush hour... what a mess.

From the Archives... The 1970 Consolidated H. C. Conrad Area School Board

Dad was elected to the Krebs/Ritchie School Board in the late 60's then was incorporated into the Conrad Area School Board when the Conrad High School board was consolidated with the three feeder school boards, Krebs, Oak Grove, and Richardson Park.  All members became voting members and were allowed to serve out their terms then run for the remaining seats on the Red Clay Consolidated School Board.  I'm not sure of dates except that this photo was taken for the 1970 school year.  Dad, Frank L. Davis, is center left, back row facing Cliff Stelle.  Frank Broujos is second from the right, back row. Carl Simpson is third from right, back row.  I recognize a few other faces but don't remember their names.  I was 15 when this photo was taken.  Dad was re-elected and served until I graduated in 1972.  My high school diploma was signed by my Dad.

 

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