Raymond L. Larkin was born October 27, 1948 in Jasper, Texas to Amos Larkin and Lucille Wright.  He was one of seven children born to that union.  He was preceded in death by his father, Amos Larkin, his two brothers, Charles Larkin and Bozzie Larkin Sr., beloved wife, Cecilia Ann Traylor-Larkin, and son, Ray Larkin.

Raymond accepted GOD into his life at an early age.  He was a member of Dixie Baptist Church where he was baptized in the word by Pastor Gibson and did not stray from it.

For his formal education, Raymond attended G.W. Carver and later transferred to J.H. Rowe High School where he was a graduate of the Class of 1967.  Raymond continued his education at Prairie View A & M University.  He went on to be a career Master Mechanic and Truck Driver.

He was united in Holy Matrimony to Cecilia Ann Traylor in 1970.  They were married for 43 years.  Raymond was a dutiful husband, father, and grandfather.  To this union, they nurtured, loved, and reared four children.

Raymond leaves to mourn his mother, Lucille Larkin (Jasper, Texas) his children, Lavon Middleton and Michael Cade (Jasper, Texas) as well as Jo Ester, Danielle, and Ron Davis Larkin (Houston, Texas).  He is survived by his grandchildren Dominique Le'Shay Doucet, Taylor SaVoy Doucet-Aguon (Kristian), Raimyhia Necole Larkin, Kameron Durnell Jackson, Raven Simone Larkin, and Ray Larkin, Jr. all of Houston, Texas in addition two great-grandchildren, Thai Carson Aguon and Kazi Ray Aguon.  He will be missed by his brother, Ivory Joe Larkin (Peggy) of Houston, Texas; three sisters, Mary Land, Wanda Byrd, and Linda Larkin all of Jasper, Texas; and a host of family members including cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.