David Lee

Larkett

David Lee Larkett, Sr., of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully at [location, if you'd like to include it]. He was born on February 19, 1959, in Toledo, the seventh of eight children born to Willie T. and Cassie Mae Larkett.

As a child, David attended Friendly Missionary Baptist Church with his parents, where, according to his mother, he accepted Christ as his Savior at an early age and was baptized at Calvary Baptist Church, as Friendly did not yet have a baptismal pool. In later years, David embraced the Muslim faith. In his final hours, on April 16, 2026, called for and he was comforted and ministered to by a Christian clergy, reflecting the deep spiritual grounding that guided his life.

David attended Jesup W. Scott High School in Toledo and went on to work at Bud and Luke Restaurant in the early 1980s. He later became well known and respected as the Head Maintenance Person for the University of Toledo Campus Apartments during the 1990s, as well as at the Cherry Street Apartments, now known as Greenbelt Place—where he served faithfully for many years.

A true craftsman and "jack of all trades," David was a naturally gifted, self‑taught worker whose hands seemed able to fix anything—from drywall and painting to plumbing and electrical work. He took pride in caring for the places he lived and worked, and his skill and dedication were appreciated by family, friends, and colleagues alike. David his old school music, avid reader of knowledgeable books and a longtime fan of the New York Giants.

Those who knew David remember him as cool‑spirited, calm, and thoughtful, a deep‑minded, grounded man with a steady presence and a kind heart. His warmth, quiet strength, and gentle humor brought joy and comfort to many.

David was preceded in death by his father, Willie T. Larkett, Sr.; sisters Anne Louise, Ethel, and Pearl; and brothers Thomas C. Larkett and Sammie Lee Larkett.

He is survived by his loving mother, Cassie Mae Larkett; his children, Joyce Saunders, David Lee Larkett Jr., and Max Julius Larkett; his siblings, Willie T. Larkett Jr., Gregory Max Larkett, and Patricia Ann Larkett; and twelve cherished grandchildren, along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends who will miss him deeply.

David's life was one of service, faith, and quiet excellence. His legacy lives on in the hearts of all who were fortunate to know and love him.