James “Jim” Larkin, Sr.
James “Jim” Larkin, Sr., 77, of Beaumont died September 9, 2004 at his residence.
A native of Coffeyville, Kansas, Jim had lived in Beaumont for more than twenty years. He was a United States Army World War II Veteran, had been an Operator for Mobil Refinery and was an avid football, wrestling, and golf fan.
Survivors include his wife, Charlene Larkin of Beaumont; sons, Jim Larkin of Bridge City and William “Pat” Larkin and his wife, Maria of San Antonio; daughters, Margaret Orze and her husband, Ken of Wausau, Wisconsin and Patricia Larkin of Wichita, Kansas; brother, M.T. Larkin of Coffeyville; sister, Mary Ellen Looper of Derby, Kansas; along with ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Flora Mae and John Larkin; brothers, John Larkin, Jr., William Robert Larkin, Lawrence Larkin, Jack Larkin and Richard Larkin and his sister, Peggy Sprague.
A Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 13, 2004 at Broussard’s Chapel, 1605 North Major Drive, Beaumont. A gathering of family and friends will be Sunday evening, September 12, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. at the mortuary.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice organization of your choice.