William D. Lakin, 86, Dubois
January 11, 2021William D. Lakin, 86, of Dubois, passed away peacefully at 6:41 a.m. Sunday, January 10, 2021 at Memorial Hospital and Healthcare Center.
He was born March 23, 1934 in Pikeville, Kentucky to the late Vernon Lakin and Ival (Senter) Lakin.
William was a retired carpenter. He was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Haysville. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He also loved to work in his garden and being outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vernon Lakin and Ival (Senter) Lakin; brothers, Larry and Terry Lakin who died as infants, Vernon Lakin, Robert Lakin, Jerry Lakin and Sammy Lakin.
William is survived by his children, William C. Lakin of Washington, Lisa (Nicky) Cuccia and Jennifer Lakin, both of Port St. Lucie, Florida; grandchildren, Nathan and Apryl; great-grandchild, Korban; sisters, Betty Gibson and Debbie Crabtree; and his beloved friend, Ella Himsel and her family.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Condolences may be made online at www.blakefuneralhomes.com.
Blake Funeral Home in Loogootee is honored to serve the family of William D. Lakin.
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