Man who helped save Overton Park Shell dies
The Overton Park Shell is still standing because of efforts by Save Our Shell, a group that included John Larkin. Larkin died last week. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian)
John Larkin was a tireless advocate for the Overton Park Shell, and if not for him and those like him, the Shell might have been torn down and replaced by a parking lot years ago.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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