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Alvin Larke Obituary
JACKSON, SC - Mr. Alvin Larke, Sr., age 93, widower of Staretha Larke, of 189 Broome Lane, quietly and peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 1, 2016 at NHC, North Augusta, SC.
Funeral services will be held 1pm Friday, February 5, 2016 at Gilbert-Lambuth Memorial Chapel, 1255 Druid Park Ave, Augusta, GA. 30901. Mr. Larke will lie in state from 12-1 PM at the Chapel. Burial will follow in the St. Catherine CME Church Cemetery, Jackson, SC.
Alvin was preceded in death by his parents, six sisters: Mrs. Irene Paige, Mrs. Rebecca R Gardner, Mrs. Lillie L. Jones, Mrs. Emma L. Rouse, Mrs. Mary L. Chavous, Mrs. Minnie Irvin, Ms. Belle Larke; and five brothers: Calvin Larke Sr., Julius Larke,
Jimmie Larke, Albert Larke, Sr. (twin); and Goetchus Mays.
Alvin Larke, Sr. was born on May 3, 1922 in Kathwood Community, Jackson, SC to Henrietta Johnson Larke and Ned Mays.
He confessed Christ as his personal savior as a young man and joined and was baptized at St. Catherine C.M.E. Church, Jackson, SC. He remained a faithful member and served as Superintendent of the Sunday School, Chairman of the Steward Board, a member of the choir, and chair of the Stewart and Trustee Rally. He was responsible for many fundraisers including the Pastor's Aid. He was instrumental in the acquisition of the Kathwood Community School.
He was educated in the public schools of Aiken County and C.T. Walker Evening School for Veterans in Augusta, GA. He encouraged all of his children to obtain as much education as possible.
He enlisted in the United States Army and served for three years, six months and fourteen days. He was a World War II veteran. He was an active member of Taft Lodge #282.
Alvin was united in holy matrimony to Staretha Aaron on May 4, 1943 in Aiken, SC. To this union, eight children were born.
He was employed at Riverside Mill for over 30 years; Savannah River Plant; King Mill, and was a farmer for many years.
The legacy of his season is now left to nine children. Four daughters: Mrs. Shirley (Moses) Johnson - Jackson, SC; Mrs. Emma (Leroy) Glover - North Augusta, SC; Mrs. Elaine (Haywood) Massenburg - Wake Forest, NC; Dr. Teresa (George) Pope - Aiken, SC; Five sons: Rev. Dr. Alvin (Dr. Patricia) Larke, Jr. - College Station, Texas; Dr. Charles Larke - Augusta, Ga; Mr. Johnnie (Barbara) Larke - Hephzibah, Ga; Mr. George Larke Sr. - North Augusta, SC; and Mr. Warren (Debra) Larke - Jackson, SC; sisters-in-law: Florence A. Maris; Janet (Jimmy) Cofer; Lizzie S. Aaron; Edna D. Aaron and Gladys M. Aaron; a brother-in-law: James Aaron Sr; a daughter-in-law, Edith F. Larke; Goddaughter: Georgia Larke Lee; "Special Sons": Willie Brown, Rev. Raford Roundtree and Rev. Sam Roundtree; "Special Daughter": Gussie R. Bates; "Special Nephews": Albert Larke Jr, Barney Chavous, and Calvin Jones, Sr.; a devoted friend, Ms. Levette Dunbar; twenty five grandchildren; forty-nine great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Paine College National Alumni Association-Augusta Chapter, 1235 Fifteenth Street, Augusta, GA 30901.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 PM at the funeral home.
Friends may call at the residence of his daughter, Mrs. Emma Larke Glover, 108 Hillside Dr., North Augusta, SC 29841 or at JACKSON-BROOKS FUNERAL HOME, 126 Fairfield St. SE., Aiken, SC 29801 @ 803-649-6123 beginning 3 PM Thursday.
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Memories and Condolences
for Alvin Larke
Katherine Williams/Bates
February 11, 2016
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Sheila Leakes Counts
February 9, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Larke. May God comfort and keep you.
Continued Prayers from The Leakes, Counts,and Young Families
Brenham, Texas, Hephzibah, Augusta, Atlanta, Georgia , and Mountain View, California.
The Stokes,Freeman,&Davis Families
February 8, 2016
The Michael Stokes, L. Dunbar, and Lark families:
Our prayers are with each of you and May you be strengthened through daily scripture and prayer.
Bernice S Kelly, Sheeinee K Goss, Willie A. Kelly
February 6, 2016
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Father, Mr. Larke. Our sincere thoughts and prayers are with you. May Gods Love continue to be with you now and always.
Pamela Ann Melcher
February 6, 2016
My heart and thoughts are with you all during this time of grieving. Please know that you are not alone in remembering a truly wonderful person.
February 6, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with your Pastor Alvin and your family during this time of bereavement.
Rev. Bunnie Stark and the Greater Mt. Vernon Zion AME Church family
Charles Bradford
February 5, 2016
Our prayers and thoughts are with Rev. and Mrs. Alvin Larke and the entire Larke family, may God keep you and sustain you-Rev. and Mrs. Charles Bradford&family-Brenham,Texas
Kirk Edney
February 5, 2016
Prayers for comfort for you all
Judy, and Nabritt Family
February 5, 2016
Our love, prayers and thoughts will be with the Larke family forever; always in our hearts
Mary Stallings Clarke
February 5, 2016
My thoughts and prayers to the Larke family.
May God bless you!
Furman and Catherine Watkins
February 5, 2016
Johnnie and Barbara, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We pray that God bless and comfort your hearts as only He can.
Christabel Kesee
February 5, 2016
My prayers are with the Larke family during their time of bereavement.
Ernest Drummings
February 5, 2016
To the Larke Family, you have my deepest sympathy. Just be strong in the faith of the Lord and everything will be okay.
Love
Ernie
Mrs. Lugenia Golden-Smoak
February 5, 2016
Sorry for your loss. Praying for the family.
yolanda gardner
February 4, 2016
Love to the entire Larke FAMILY...
Kim Lewis
February 4, 2016
Love and prayers, may God comfort and keep you.
Arthur,Dea.Bobby,Joyce Henley
February 4, 2016
Sorry to hear of the lost of your love one,just know that Earth has no hurt that God can't heal
The Rogers Family
February 4, 2016
Teresa Larke Pope and Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of your love one. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God grant you peace and strength at this time. We love you!
Traci Ingram
February 4, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Mr.& Mrs. Charles G. Turner, Sr. & Family
February 4, 2016
To Mr. George Larke, Sr.& Family
I was sorry to hear of your father's death. My family and I want you to know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We hope that the following words will be a comfort to you and the family.
It's God's Will And We Must Comply
By: Charles G. Turner, Sr.
Life is uncertain,
But as sure as we are born one day we must die
Sometimes we sit and wonder why
The fact is it's God's will and we must comply.
Throughout our lives we live through happiness and sadness
And many toils and strife
And when our earthly life is over we enter into our eternal life
Whenever a loved one or friend makes their earthly depart
It is natural for it to bring hurt and sorrow to our heart
And to deal with our loss we grieve, mourn, and cry
In all essence we must remember this is God's will
And we all must comply
For those of us that are left behind We must cherish the special memories
And keep them all in mind
Just remember it is not for us to question why we have to die
It's God's will and we all have to comply
With sympathy
Your school mate and family
Bobby & Alveda Palmer
February 4, 2016
May God comfort you always and during this time of bereavement. Praying for you mightily.
Lots of Love,
Bobby & Veda
Stacy Daniels-McFarland
February 4, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. May the Lord touch your hearts in a special way and provide comfort.
Yolanda Twiggs
February 4, 2016
My condolences go out to the entire Larke Family on the passing of their loved one.
Doris Felder
February 4, 2016
Praying for the family during your time of bereavement.
Doris & Willie Felder
Helen and Tom Johnson
February 4, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of sorrow.
February 4, 2016
Dear Dr. Charles Larke, I am very sorry about the loss of your father. You and your family have my deepest sympathy and prayers during your time of bereavement now and in the days ahead.Brenda Neely, Augusta,Georgia
John & Deloris Runnels
February 4, 2016
We extend our sincere condolences to your family. May God grant you comfort as you move to a new normalcy order within your family.
Niles Philpot
February 4, 2016
To the Larke Family: To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord
Corine Simmons
February 4, 2016
My deepest sympathy to all of you in the loss of your love one. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Larke will be greatly missed at church services at Saint Catherine church. Love to all of you.
Phillip & Josephine Beene
February 4, 2016
Teresa & the Larke Family,
Our sincere sympathy go out to you. May God grant you the strength, comfort, and peace to get through this difficult time. Please know that our love, thoughts, and prayers are with you.
Mr. John Boyd And Family
February 4, 2016
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998
Susan Scott
February 4, 2016
Just wanted you to know we are keeping you and all your Family in our Prayers.
Evelyn Medford
February 4, 2016
Be comforted that he is in God hands
Hazel Sulllivan- Striggles & Family
February 4, 2016
May each of you find comfort in the love of Jesus knowing that your loved one is safe in "The Masters' care.
Thomas and Darlene Smith
February 3, 2016
Thinking of you and praying that you find strength in your time of bereavement.
Thomas & Janie Norris
February 3, 2016
Wishing you His peace during this sad time.
Rev. R. W. Roundtree Jr. & Louise
February 3, 2016
To Larke Family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Augustine Brown
February 3, 2016
Praying God give you strength to bear your loss.Let all the fun memories of Mr, Larke continue to spread love throughout the family.God bless you all.God don't take us to nothing He can't get us through.
Jackson & Ruthell Moody
February 3, 2016
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Tom Harley
February 3, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Tom Harley
Elizabeth Taylor/Williams
February 3, 2016
Our condolences to the Larke Family, may God's love continue to strength you.
Robert and Eva Aaron
February 3, 2016
You have fought the good fight,You have finished the race.You have kep the faith.Rest in Peace.
Estelle Simmons
February 3, 2016
My condolences to you all on the lost of your loved one.
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