ABOUT | BRL Charitable Association

Our Story

The Bobby R. Larkin, Sr Charitable Association, Inc. began in 2006 as a small committee of family and friends with the intent of establishing an educational scholarship in honor of the legacy of the late Bobby R. Larkin, Sr. The scholarship became endowed in 2010.

Who is Bobby R. Larkin, Sr. ?

Bobby R. Larkin, Sr. was born on February 26, 1951 in Cleveland, OH. Bobby was the fourth child of Lillian and Wille Daniel Larkin. He accepted Christ at an early age and was a baptized member of Morning Star Baptist Church for over 40 years. He served on the Usher Board Number One, participated in the Living Cross Production, and volunteered in the Feed the Homeless Ministry.

Bobby loved his family unconditionally and was very proud of his children. He was extremely outgoing and had a love for laughter. If you needed a lift, he always had a joke, riddle or friendly hello. He always was ready to give advice whether you wanted it or not. Bobby was an advocate for healthy living and had a passion for exercising. Some of his hobbies were softball, football, swimming, mentoring youth, spending time with family and friends, traveling, and eating.