Marion P. Larkins

October 16, 2019

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Marion P. Larkins, 72, passed away on October 16, 2019, at the VA Central Iowa Health Care System in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on May 17, 1947, the son of George “Marion” and Mary Larkins.

Marion graduated from Des Moines East High School and proudly served in the United States Marines Corps during Vietnam. He was a member of the Painter’s Union Local 246 and worked for the City of Des Moines until retiring in 2009. Marion enjoyed bow hunting, fishing, mysteries and had an overboard sense of humor. Above all, he loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Marion is survived by his wife of 38 years, Deb; children, Michael (Jinda) Larkins; Meghan Larkins and Emily (Jesse) Hamilton; grandchildren, Malana, Éva, Anna, Darby and Rowan; and a host of other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Martin, Robert and Jon Larkins.

A graveside service will be held at 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Dr, Adel.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society in loving memory of Marion.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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