Edgar "Don" MacDonald

Larkins

Edgar “Don” MacDonald Larkins, Sr., 93, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington.

He was born on May 12, 1933, in Columbus County, North Carolina, to the late George Edgar Larkins and the late Arlene Potter Larkins.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War from 1952 to 1954.

Don graduated from New Hanover High School with the Class of 1951 and later attended Wilmington College, now known as the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW). He went on to work for the Foreign Mission Board in Richmond, Virginia, where he met the love of his life, Carolyn.

Don was honored to participate in the inaugural Honor Flight of the Cape Fear Region on April 30, 2022, an experience that recognized his service and sacrifice to his country.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Carolyn Welch Larkins, his children, Eddie Larkins, Kathryn Larkins, Lisa Larkins Jarman (Kevin); his two granddaughters, Alexis Bolin (Johnathan), Kasey Ingle (Jordan); his four great granddaughters, Rylee Bolin, Ruby Bolin, Grace Ingle, Monica Ingle; his sister, Linda Stewart (Robert); several nieces and nephews; and his two snack buddies (grand dogs), Cuddles and Josie.

In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by his sisters, Audrey McCartney and Katie McKinney; and his brothers, Enis Larkins, Bobby Larkins and Alvin Larkins.

A celebration of life will be at 1:00 pm on Monday, November 16, 2026 at Winter Park Baptist Church, 4700 Wrightsville Avenue, with Pastor Mike Womble officiating and the US Army performing military honors.

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Quinn McGowen Funeral Home of Wilmington is serving the family.

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