LAKINS, Jr., Ellis Leonard age 75 of Miamisburg, passed away 
Friday, October 18, 2013 at his residence. He was born June 23, 
1938 in Grainger County, Tennessee to the late Ellis L. and Julia 
Mae [Mallicoat] Lakins Sr. In addition to his parents, Ellis was 
preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Wanda Lee [McKinney] 
Lakins on April 8, 2013 and sister's Louise Dunham, R.C. Irene 
Wilson, Billie Sue Willis. Ellis is survived by his son, Ellis Leonard 
Lakins III of Miamisburg and Jennifer Lakins of Boston, MA; 
grandchildren, Jillian Sizemore and Alexi Lakins; siblings, Bonnie 
Stone of Centerville, Mary Ann [Gail] Waddell of Springboro, Frank 
[Myra] Lakins of Centerville, Grace Crouch of Centerville, Larry 
[Carol] Lakins of West Carrollton and Janet [Bob] Walters of Kettering; 
his cat buddy, K.C.; special friend and coworker, Russell George, as 
well as numerous extended family and friends. Ellis was a 1957 
graduate of West Carrollton High School, attended Dayton Barber 
College and studied at Sinclair Community College. He was owner 
and operator of Castle Hills Barber Stylists in Kettering and practiced 
his craft for over 55 years. He also served for the US Army as a lifeguard 
and tank driver during his youth. Ellis was a 5th Degree Mason and a 
member of the Miamisburg Moose Lodge. Family will receive friends 
from 1:00 - 2:30 PM Sunday, October 27, 2013 at Gebhart- Schmidt-
Parramore Funeral Home, Miamisburg. A memorial service will follow 
at 2:30 that day, officiated by Pastor Mark Scroggins. If desired, 
memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association - 
Midland States Chapter at 1950 Arlington Lane, Columbus, OH 43228, 
in memory of Ellis. Personal condolences may be forwarded to the
family by visiting www.gebhartschmidtparramore.com.
Published in Dayton Daily News on Oct. 23, 2013 

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