Bill Larkin, Jr., 61, of Liberty, Missouri passed away Monday, March 25, 2013. A visitation will be from 9:00 - 11:00 am Wednesday, March 27, 2013 at Carson-Speaks Chapel; 1501 W. Lexington Ave. Independence, Missouri. Funeral service will follow at 11 am; interment at Mt. Washington Cemetery. Bill was the owner of RiverBend Compost, Inc. and a lifelong farmer. Bill is survived by his wife, Wilma Larkin and daughters Hannah and Aubrey Larkin of Liberty. Also survived by his mother, Connie Larkin, sisters Patricia Bondurant and husband Jim and Karen Larkin. He was preceded in death by his father William Larkin, Sr. Bill attended Pleasant Valley Baptist Church, Liberty, MO. Bill was a member of the Ararat Shrine Temple and Mounted Guard. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to The City Union Mission.