October 15 1970 February 12 2020 (age 49)
Obituary David E. Lakin III, 49, of Barberton, OH, formerly of Washington, died at 6:02 p.m., Wednesday, February 12, 2020, in Ohio, due to complications brought on by a stroke. David was born October 15, 1970 in Lubbock, TX and grew up in Washington. He was a proud union carpenter, as well as an organ donor. He graduated from Spalding Institute in 1988. He loved to play baseball and softball, playing for NTRA and on the 1985 winning national championship team with Rudd’s Team and Trophy. He was an avid Notre Dame Football supporter and, following in his grandpa’s footsteps, was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan. David loved going to concerts and bowling with his sisters-in-laws – Crown Green Apple shots be damned. David is survived by his wife, Tracey (Bloomfield) Lakin; mother, Sharon (Rudd) Gruber (Terry), son Bailey Lakin, daughter Kya Lakin; step-children, Chloe and Cain; siblings, Linda Vetter, Daniel Lakin, Marie Lakin, Tiffany (Eagan) Judd, and Brittney Eagan; uncle, Terry Rudd; many cousins; nephews, Isaac, Jaxson, and E.J., and niece Evelyn. Also surviving are in-laws Harvey and Sherry Bloomfield and sisters-in-laws Renee Bloomfield and Brooke (Bloomfield) Stender. He was preceded in death by his father, David E. Lakin II; grandparents, great-grandparents, four uncles, and a beautiful second cousin. Local visitation will be held from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, February 23. 2020 at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. A memorial service will follow at 3:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will then be hosting a celebration of life gathering, with details to come. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Akron Children’s Hospital, 214 W. Bowery St, Akron, OH 44308. To send flowers to David’s family, please visit our floral section.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of David E Lakin III October 15 1970 February 12 2020 (age 49).
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory – East Peoria
Death notice for the town of: East Peoria, state: Illinois