He was a retired Drew County Extension Agent Staff Chairman, and was very active with the 4H Clubs, Farm Bureau, Drew County Fair, Cattlemen's Association, American Legion and was Man of the Year at Lake Village. He was a member of First Baptist Church where he was a Deacon and taught Junior Boys and Adult Sunday School Classes. He was also a U.S. Air Force Veteran of the Korean War and was son of the late Charles Levi Brown and Mary Frances McClellan Brown.
Survivors include his wife Ruby Barrett Brown of Monticello; two sons, Mike Brown of Strong, AR and Bruce Brown and wife, Lisa of Monticello; one daughter, Cherie Brown of Monticello; three brothers, Leon Brown of Pampa, Texas, Lonnie Brown and wife, Betty of Warren and T.H. Brown and wife, Ruth of Monticello; one sister, Mattie Clark and husband, Shelton of Lake Village; two grandchildren, Barrett Brown of Memphis, TN and Rachel Brown of Monticello; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Condolences(71)
Diane Hickman
Columbus, MS Tuesday, June 14, 2011 Ruby, Mike, Cherri and Bruce,I am so sorry to hear of Larkin's passing. I just happened to run across his obituary online today. I will always remember hm fondly and wish now I had taken the time to stop by and visit durng these past few years we have been back in touch. Praying for you all. God bless,
Diane Phillips Hickman
Carol Moore and Family
Monticello, AR Monday, March 28, 2011 What a wonderful man. We will always remember Mr. Larkin riding around with Paul. He was such a wonderful friend to him. Love to the family.Denise Morbit
Little Rock, AR Sunday, March 27, 2011 Dear Bruce and Lisa,I am so sorry for you loss. Your father was an example of Christ's gentleness, humility and love. I didn't know him that well, but I could see that. I know from what I did witness that you, your children, and your entire family will miss him terribly even though he's in a better place. May Christ comfort you during this difficult time.
God Bless, Denise Morbit (and Madeline Harper too)
Bruce Knight
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 27, 2011 I will never forget Mr. Larkin's smile and extended hand.Jennifer Bell Sipes
Rison, AR Saturday, March 26, 2011 Dear Cherie,I extend my sympathy to you and your family in the loss of your dad. You and I went to UAM together, and I recognized your dad's obituary in our newspaper. I pray God will comfort you during your sad time and in the days ahead.
Jennifer Bell Sipes
Sharon & Tom Spurlock
Dermott, AR Wednesday, March 23, 2011 Dear Ruby and FamilyWe were so sorry to hear about your dear husband and father, Larkin. He touched so many lives with good during his days. I know mom and I were truly blessed to have Larkin and you for Frickie Lane neighbors. May God and time heal your hearts and may fond memories be with you always.
Sharon Davis
Siloam Springs, AR Tuesday, March 22, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss - you and your family are in our prayersDavid Puckett
Sheridan, AR Monday, March 21, 2011 Brown family, I am so sorry for your loss. Larkin was a cousin of mine (Levi and Mary were my Great Uncle and Great Aunt on my Mother's side). I didn't see Larkin very often, usually only at the Brown family reunion, but always enjoyed visiting with him.You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rick and Marcia Hutcheson
Jonesboro, AR Monday, March 21, 2011 So sorry to hear of your loss! He was such a sweet man and will be greatly missed. Will keep your family in our prayers.Teresa Burleson
Redfield, AR Monday, March 21, 2011 Bruce,My heart and my prayers go out to you during this time. I know how hard it is to lose a parent.
Teresa Burleson
Postmater, Redfield
Kandy Farmer
Monticello, AR Sunday, March 20, 2011 Mr. Larkin was such a wonderful man. A great christian, son, brother, husband, father, and papaw, and friend. He never met a stranger, always having a story to tell. He loved his family so much... especially Rachel and Barret ( those grandkids). They made his face light up! I knew he would help our family at a moment's notice if needed. He is not here in Monticello any longer, but his stories and love is. I will miss you Mr. Larkin.Debra Ragan
McGehee, AR Saturday, March 19, 2011 Mr. Larkin Brown was a wonderful and kind man. I had the pleasure of knowing Mr. Brown through working at the McGehee Extension Office. Everytime I talked to Mr. Larkin either by telephone or in person, he always made my day. He got along with and loved everybody. I sure missed him when he retired. But at different times, he would visit the McGehee Office and it was a blessing to visit with him again. He will always be one of my favorite Extension Agents.Deborah Jones
New Edinburg, AR Saturday, March 19, 2011 My thoughts and prayers are with you.Tina Tuggle
Poughkeepsie, AR Saturday, March 19, 2011 I was sorry to hear about your father's passing. I pray God's comfort, peace, and strength during this time for you and your family. Tell Lisa I said hi.God bless,
Tina
Elise Denton
Warren, AR Saturday, March 19, 2011 So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.Sherry Carson
Monticello, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 My heart is so sad for the loss of my second Dad, Mr. Larkin. He always called me his other Sherry. He loved people and especially children and always made them feel special. I will always be grateful for the time he spent with my boys and the love he showed us all....it may have been a meal , homemade sling shots or stilts, a trip to the farm or the county fair or a big ole hug. So thankful for such a wonderful Christian man that had his priorities right. He was such a special man, loved his family, His Lord, His community and his friends.. Sure gonna miss you but you are walking wiht our Lord....see you there later.Paul Dickson Jr
Des Arc (Wilmar), AR Friday, March 18, 2011 Mr. Larkin was a former co-worker and friend while at the Extension Service. To this day when I think of the Extension Service, I think of him. He loved Drew County and all his friends there. He was at home in front of a crowd of farmers or group of 4H members. Several lives have been changed for the better simply by being around Mr. Larkin. Including mine. Paul Dickson Jr.Wynona Bradley
Russellville, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 I worked with Cherie at the hospital in Monticello years ago. The family has my sympathy and prayers.John and Pebble Wallace
Little Rock, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 Our thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.Vickie Hayden
Wilmar, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 Cherie, Bruce, Lisa, Barrett, Rachel, Mrs. Brown and family,I am so sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. May God bring you peace, strength and comfort as you continue to walk through this stormy season. I love each of you and I will continue to keep you in my prayers.
Vickie
John&Janet Staudinger
Winchester, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 We are very fond of Larkin and each of you. Larkin's friendship will always be of great value to our family.Thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers at this time of this great loss to all of us.
Respectfully,
The Staudingers'
Elizabeth R Cogbill
Star City, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 Bruce and family,So Sorry to read of your father death. I have been there.
God Bless you and your family.
Kim Jackson
Dermott, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 Bruce my prayers are with you and your family at this time. The loss of a love one is not easy but I pray that you and your family find comfort in Jesus words at John 5;28-29 about the ressurrection hope.Monticello Medical Clinc
Monticello, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 All of our thoughts and prayers are with you!Monticello Medical Clinic
Joel & Mavis Ferguson
DeWitt, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 May the love of those around you bring you and yours comfort during this time of sorrow. We were sorry to hear of Larkin's death. We always enjoyed visiting at the County Extension Agents meetings. Joel enjoyed working with Larkin in the Southeast District. He was a hard working fellow with great values. He will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Joel and Mavis "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4Billy George and Jean West
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 We are so sorry for your loss of Mr. Larkin. We know that he will be missed not only by the family but in the First Baptist Church. May God grant you the Grace that is needed during this trying time is our sincere prayer.Mary Williams
Pickens, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 In your time of bereavement special thoughts and love go out to you and your family.Mary Williams
Pickens Post Office
Denise Smith-Frost
Monticello, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 Mrs. Brown and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Larkin. I have such good memories of our days at the Courthouse when Larkin, J. D. and Mike all would go upstairs for their coffee breaks and his visits to our office. He always made us laugh. I know he will be greatly missed by all of you. God bless you.Doc Marion
Harrison, AR Friday, March 18, 2011 you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers, God keep you and comfort you.Kevin, Tonya, Kailey, Carleigh Jo Thornton
Sumpter, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Cherie and the Brown family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. May God's love surround and comfort you.Tracy Daniel
Wilmar, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 So sorry for your loss.Bob & Nancy Pritchard
, TX Thursday, March 17, 2011Our Sincere Sympathy ,Our thoughts and orayers are with You.
MIke and Kay Young
Warren, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Sorry to hear about Mr. Larkin. He was a good man and a good friend.Taylor Fuel
Clinton, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Thinking of you all. You are in our prayers.Tracy Strange
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Sorry for your lost. Larkin was a good man.linda rowe funderburg
monticdello, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 ruby and children thinking of you'll at this timeKay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Our sincere sympathy is extended to Mr. Larkin's family. He was a Monticello icon and truly a good man. May you find strength in the Lord and comfort in the good memories of your loved one.Kenny & Kay Worbington
Jack B Hopson
Rison, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Sorry to hear of your Father's passing.Gary Goggans
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 I glad that I had the privilege of knowing Mr. Larkin. He always told me about the good old days and spending time at the old Goggans store in Herbine. I will keep the family in my prayers.Bobby Watkins
Fordyce, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Bruce and Lisa, we are sorry to hear about Bruce's father. Thinking about you.Bobby and Eleanor Watkins (friends of Tammy Stephens)
Rita Chandler
Lake Village, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 Thinking of you and remembering you in our prayers. Larkin was such a good friend and wonderful family man. He will certainly be missed. God bless you.Rita
Larry W Livingston
White Hall, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 We are so sorry for your loss. Remember all the happy times in your heart and may time bring you peace.Milo Shult
Conway, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 To Larkin's Family,I was so sorry to read of Larkin's passing. When I first came to Arkansas as VP for Agriculture, I met Larkin and quickly admired his dedication and service to the people of Arkansas. He gave you much to be proud of. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Milo
Dennis Wells
Springdale, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 To the Brown family,Sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Brown. I worked at the Courthouse with Mr. Brown and always enjoyed talking to him. He will missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you though this time of sorrow.
Randy and Jennifer Gavin
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 We are so very sorry for your loss.....you all have been in our thoughts and our prayers. Mr. Brown was a wonderful man and will be missed dearly. We love you all, Randy and Jennifer GavinJohn & Sandy Gavin
Warren, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 We are so sorry to hear of you losing Mr. Larkin. John has fond memories of working with him in Extension and the friendship they shared. Our prayers are with you in the coming days ahead.Floyd and Leta Taylor
Monticello, AR Thursday, March 17, 2011 "I give you peace, the kind of peace that only I can give. It isn't like the peace that this world can give. So don't be worried or afraid." "Stay joined to me and I will stay joined to you." We pray you feel God's peace and comfort in this difficult time of transition. "Just as Jerusalem is protected by the mountains on every side, the Lord protects his people by holding them in his arms now and forever."Carole (Johns) Rushing
Rison, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Bruce and family, we are so sorry for you loss. May your Faith give you peace and comfort at this time. You are all in my prayers. Carole RushingI enjoyed the years I served on the QC with Mr. Larkin and can't say that I've ever known a more honorable person. You have our sincere condolences at this most difficult of times. James and Mary Lasiter
Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 I had the pleasure of working for Mr. Brown as a 4-H Program Assistant for many years. He was one of the kindest persons one could meet. I never heard him ever raise his voice to any of the children, and he was the same whenever and wherever you saw him. From time to time, Bruce and I would talk in the post office, and I'd ask about him. There are no words that I can say to the family to ease the grief you may be experiencing at this time. Death is never easy, but it is evident. Hold on to the precious memories that you had with him, and ask God to give you the strength to make it through. I will keep you in my prayers.Josh and Angie Frost
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Cherie, Bruce and Family: I was so sorry to hear of Mr. Larkins passing this morning. He was a truly remarkable, Christian man. I enjoyed my time working with him while at the Courthouse, and through the Quorum Court. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.John & Verna Sims
, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Our sincere SympathyDiane Ferrell
monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Dear Family, I was sorry to hear about Mr. Larkin's death. He was such a good man and will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.Terrye Davis
Conway, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Mrs. Ruby and family, so very sorry for your loss. Mr. Larkin was a wonderful man. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.Amy Daniels
Beebe, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 My thoughts and prayers to the Brown family. Thank you so much for the years of service that Mr. Larkin shared with the community and for you sharing him with us. He will always be remembered as a pillar of our community. May your memories fill your hearts with love and smiles...Jo Ann Trotter
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 I have known Mr.Larkin for many years he was always active with our 4-club in Montongo when I was kid. He will be truly missed by many people.Gary & Brenda Newton
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 To the entire Brown family, we extend our deepest sympathies. What a great legacy he has left. He will be missed.Paige (Hill) Stell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Mrs. Brown and Family,My heart and prayers go out to each of you during this difficult time. God will give you strength and your memories will keep him alive forever in your hearts. Mr. Larkin was a very kind soul and I'll remember him always.
Love, Paige (Hill) Stell, John, Jayson, Colt, Brad, Jake, and Jared
Pete and Susan Kniss
Lake Village, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 So sorry to hear about Mr. Larkin.Wanda Kulbeth-Harris
Vilonia, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 My prayers are with the family during this most difficult time.Harry L. Densmore III
Star City, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Mr. Brown will be missed by many. May his family look to god in this difficult time.linda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 ruby and family so for you'll God Blesslinda rowe funderburg
monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 ruby and family so for you'll God BlessKim and David Hoffman
Conway, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Bruce and Lisa,So sorry to hear of your loss. Your family is in our prayers. Kim and David Hoffman
Diddle,Wanda Young
Wilmar, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 To all of the Browns,Diddle and I are sorry for the loss of Mr.Larkin prays are with you.Diddle and Wanda Young.Paula Reaves
New Edinburg, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 I am so sorry for your loss. Larkin was a dear man who loved his family.Gail Kizer
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 This is a very sad day for me. I worked with Mr. Brown for over 20 years at the Extension Office and I've missed him a lot since he retired. He never treated me like he was my supervisor, he treated me like a friend and co-worker; he was always fair. I considered it an honor to work with such a wonderful man. He loved his family as much as any human being possibly could. When we were talking, we'd usually end up talking about his family, especially Barrett and Rachel! I feel as though I grew up with those two and loved every minute of it.LINDA GENTRY
monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOUR FAMILY TODAY. PLEASE KNOW THAT HE WAS LOVED BY MANY PEOPLE IN DREW COUNTY.PAT SAVAGE
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 So sorry for the loss of Mr. Larkin. He was a good man. I have so many good memories of him. He always included Chris in going to the farm and would pop in my office and we would have the best visits. You all should be very proud of how he lived. He was a wonderful example for us all to follow. He will definately be missed. Please let me know if I can help with anything. You all are in my prayers.Candy Newton Sizemore
Dermott, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 A family name for many years...may he rest in peace.Barbara Maxwell
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 Mrs.Brown, Cherie & Bruce, I'm so very sorry for your loss. Please call me if I can do anything for you.Lori McCoy
Monticello, AR Wednesday, March 16, 2011 I am so very sorry for your loss. What a sweet man! Prayers for you all in your time of sorrow.