Eldo James Lakey

O'Fallon, Missouri

Eldo James Lakey, 81 years, 1 months, 18 days old, passed away on , May 5, 2018 in O'Fallon, MO.

EJ was born March 17, 1937 at Ava, MO to Ira and Zelma Nall Lakey.

Eldo James Lakey and Bonnie Call were united in marriage in Ava in 1957 and to this union four children were born, twins Dan and Randy, infant son, Jeffrey Allen, and daughter Tanya. They moved to St. Louis in the early 70's. EJ was a Christian and attended the Mid Rivers Mall Assembly of God in Saint Peters, Missouri when he and Bonnie were able. EJ worked for many years as a dry wall hanger and he loved to hunt, fish, and Cardinal Baseball!

He is preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife, Bonnie, five brothers, Norman, Leon, Perry, Noble, and Alvin.

EJ is survived by three children and their spouses, Randy and Rosemary Lakey, O'Fallon, MO, Dan and Donna Lakey,Washington, Mo, and Tanya and Steve Robbins, of St.Charles, Mo, grandchildren Mike, Robin, Eric, Jennifer, Amanda, Shannon, and Brady, and great grandchildren Lorraine, Alex, and Eli, and one brother, Larry and wife, Lorraine Lakey, Ava, MO, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many friends.

Funeral services for Eldo will be at Clinkingbeard Funeral Home, of Ava, MO, on Tuesday May 8, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. with visitation on Monday from 6:00 P.M. til 7:00 P.M. in the Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Girdner Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor Oren Alcorn.  Memorials may be made to Girdner Cemetery at the funeral home.