Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lakin, James "Jim" Richard Sr. May 23, 2021 ************************************************ Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/mi/mifiles.htm ************************************************ File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Patricia Currigan currigan1932@comcast.net May 25, 2022, 1:29 pm Lehman Funeral Home Portland May 2021 Excerpts from Portland Online obituary JAMES RICHARD LAKIN SR. Died Sunday May 23, 2021-age 87 Born January 8, 1934, son of Harold and Mabel Lakin in Portland. Preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Jacklyn Renee Lakin, siblings; Douglas, Barbara and Kenneth. Survived by wife of 66 years, Janet Lakin, three sons; Jim (Ashlee), seven grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and brother Roger Lakin. Jim had vast knowledge & passion for property development and construction, helped build communities and home for the needy, both in U.S. & South America. Served in US Army during the Korean War Conflict. Jim enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, fishing, hiking, backpacking, & camping with family. Member of South Church in Lansing,MI and active greeter for years. Jesus was his Lord and Savior & he was a shining example of God's love to his family & friends. Visitation to be Sunday May 30th at 1 p.m. followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. at South Church (5250 Cornerstone Dr.,Lansing,MI 48917). Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com File at: http://files.usgwarchives.net/mi/ionia/obits/l/lakin43327nob.txt This file has been created by a form at http://www.genrecords.net/mifiles/ File size: 1.7 Kb