Abilene Reporter-News
Abilene TX
Saturday, November 15, 2008

Hamlin, Texas

George Anthony Lakey, 73, passed away Wednesday, November 12, 2008,
in Abilene.

A graveside service was held on Friday, November 14, 2008, in Hamlin
Memorial Cemetery, directed by Adams Funeral Home.

Born May 26, 1935, in Hamlin, Anthony was the son of the late Perry
and Velma (McCaroll) Lakey. He graduated from Hamlin High School and
served in the United States Air Force Reserves. Anthony worked as an
insurance salesman.

Anthony enjoyed sitting at Jack and Jill Donuts drinking coffee and
telling old stories, and visiting with his Lady Friends on the phone. His
hobbies included reading, hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Alvin Lakey.

Survivors include: one son and daughter-in-law, Eric and Amy Strievy of
Fort Worth; two daughters, Paula Ballew of McKinney, and Angela JoAnn
Benavides (and husband, Raul, Jr.) of Abilene; nine grandchildren;
and one great-grandchild.

Our Daddy was a wonderful, consistent, loving and stable Daddy. He was
there every time he was needed. He was a great PawPaw. He taught his
grandsons how to hunt and fish. He was always bragging on his boys,
and pretty little granddaughter. He loved them, and they loved him,
so much. His greatest joy was to spoil us all, and we will miss him
everyday. We Love you, Daddy.  Your family.