Willie Larkin

Willie Larkin, age 69 of Erie, passed away December 23, 2017 at UPMC Hamot. 

He was born January 13, 1948 in Collins, Mississippi, a son of the late Napoleon and Inola Page Larkin.

Willie graduated from Technical Memorial High School, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Navy.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife Alice Jackson Larkin, two sisters, Louise McLaurin, and Mattie Moffett, and a brother Napoleon Larkin.

Willie is survived by his children Darren Simmons and Danielle Simmons both of Erie, Stephanie, Jeffrey, and Earl Ponders; three sisters, Annie McLaurin (Ester), Emma Jean Page (Benny), and Lois Knight all of Erie, and one brother, Sam Larkin (Bernice) of Hattiesburg, MS. Many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends survive.

Friends may call at Abundant Life Ministries, 806 Parade Street on Tuesday, January 2^nd from 11 am until the time of the service at 1 pm with Pastor Ryan Gaines officiating. Burial in Erie Cemetery.

Arrangements entrusted to Burton Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 602 West 10^th Street.