1925
Roy
2011
Roy Thomas Lakey
February 26, 1925 — August 22, 2011
ROY T. LAKEY
Funeral services for Roy Thomas Lakey, 86, of Ravenna, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 26, 2011 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ricky Granstaff and Rev. Richard Agan will officiate. Burial will follow in Dodd City Cemetery. Roy passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at the Dallas VA Hospital.
Roy, "Pop" was born Feb. 26, 1925 in Windom, Texas, the son of Virgil Harmon Lakey and Bessie Lee Dillard Lakey. He was a graduate of Windom High School and a US Navy veteran of WWII (1944-1946) serving aboard the USS Ordronaux. Roy married Betty Davis, Dec. 21, 1950 in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the AFLCIO and worked for General Dynamics (now Lockheed-Martin) for 32 years. Roy was a trustee for the Ravenna Community Center and a member of Ravenna Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Euless Lakey, Willie Arthur Lakey, Clarence Ray Lakey and Billy Leeman Lakey, a sister, Vena Craig, son-in-law, Jim Brunette and grandson, Kelly Neal Brunette.
He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed nothing more than being on the lake in the early morning. Roy also enjoyed a friendly game of canasta or dominoes. He loved working with his hands, whether it was building something for his grandkids or building his and Betty's retirement home. Roy planted one of the best gardens around. His quiet strength was ever present in all that he did. He was a good man and he will be missed dearly by all of us who loved him. Gentle in manner, strong in deed.
Roy is survived by
Wife, Betty Lakey of Ravenna, TX,
Son, Gary Bruce Lakey of Pottsboro, TX,
2 Daughters, Linda Brunette Redfield (Scott) of Fort Worth, TX and Lynnette Taff (Tim) of Lancaster, TX,
Brother, Jimmy Lakey of Corsicana, TX,
2 Sisters, Virgie Stroud of Bonham, TX, and Ella Caughron of Gilmer, TX,Granddaughter, Misty Leigh Brunette of Fort Worth and
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Don Davis, Ralph Judkins, Ray Lakey, Bobby Lakey, Juan Pena and Ron Swenson.
Memorials may be made to the Ravenna Community Center, c/o Shirlene Pannell, 302 N. Main, Ravenna, TX 75476.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday night. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com
Funeral services for Roy Thomas Lakey, 86, of Ravenna, will be held at 10:00 AM Friday, August 26, 2011 in Wise Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ricky Granstaff and Rev. Richard Agan will officiate. Burial will follow in Dodd City Cemetery. Roy passed away Monday, Aug. 22, 2011 at the Dallas VA Hospital.
Roy, "Pop" was born Feb. 26, 1925 in Windom, Texas, the son of Virgil Harmon Lakey and Bessie Lee Dillard Lakey. He was a graduate of Windom High School and a US Navy veteran of WWII (1944-1946) serving aboard the USS Ordronaux. Roy married Betty Davis, Dec. 21, 1950 in Dallas, Texas. He was a member of the AFLCIO and worked for General Dynamics (now Lockheed-Martin) for 32 years. Roy was a trustee for the Ravenna Community Center and a member of Ravenna Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Euless Lakey, Willie Arthur Lakey, Clarence Ray Lakey and Billy Leeman Lakey, a sister, Vena Craig, son-in-law, Jim Brunette and grandson, Kelly Neal Brunette.
He was an avid fisherman who enjoyed nothing more than being on the lake in the early morning. Roy also enjoyed a friendly game of canasta or dominoes. He loved working with his hands, whether it was building something for his grandkids or building his and Betty's retirement home. Roy planted one of the best gardens around. His quiet strength was ever present in all that he did. He was a good man and he will be missed dearly by all of us who loved him. Gentle in manner, strong in deed.
Roy is survived by
Wife, Betty Lakey of Ravenna, TX,
Son, Gary Bruce Lakey of Pottsboro, TX,
2 Daughters, Linda Brunette Redfield (Scott) of Fort Worth, TX and Lynnette Taff (Tim) of Lancaster, TX,
Brother, Jimmy Lakey of Corsicana, TX,
2 Sisters, Virgie Stroud of Bonham, TX, and Ella Caughron of Gilmer, TX,Granddaughter, Misty Leigh Brunette of Fort Worth and
Numerous nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be Don Davis, Ralph Judkins, Ray Lakey, Bobby Lakey, Juan Pena and Ron Swenson.
Memorials may be made to the Ravenna Community Center, c/o Shirlene Pannell, 302 N. Main, Ravenna, TX 75476.
The family will receive friends at Wise Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 PM Thursday night. Online guest register www.wisefuneralhome.com
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