Charles “Sue” Franklin Larken

Charles Franklin Larken, 70, of DeRidder, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 in Rosepine.  Visitation will be Tuesday, April 18, from 5-9pm at Grace Church.  Funeral service will be Wednesday, April 19, at 11am at Grace Church.  Interment will be at Lewis Cemetery.  Rev. Alfred Kennedy, Rev. Jason Hoychick, Rev. Rick Lovett and Rev. George Lee Glass will officiate. Charles is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karen Stripling Larken of Rosepine; two daughters, Charlotte Larken Tucker & Chris of McAlester, OK, and Missy Larken Dear & Chris of DeRidder; one son, Randy Larken of DeRidder; seven grandchildren, Madison Tucker, Daniel Tucker, Sean Larken, Richele Vernier, Kayce Vernier, Jaren Dear & Jessica, and Dustin Dear; four great-grandchildren, Ellie Jane Bourque, Josiah Dear, Haelyn Vernier, and Karson Garcia; and three sisters, Diane Floyd & Tommy of Natchitoches, Geraldine Cotton & Brandon of Natchitoches, and Elaine Larkin of Natchitoches. He is preceded in death by his parents, Verlon & Curtis Larkin; two sisters, Betty Lois Larkin and Juanita Larkin Dobson; and one brother, Julian Larkin. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons or DeRidder Jr. Women’s Club. Condolences can be made at chaddickfuneralhome.com.