West Jordan, Utah, James Edward Lakey, 74, entered into eternal peace on Sunday, December 14, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. James was born April 2, 1940 in Sayre, Oklahoma to the late Lewis and Millie Meese Lakey. James is survived by his wife of 52 years Parthenia Lakey, children Diana (Mark) Griffey, Ramona (Mike) Hendrickson, and James "Jim" (Linda) Lakey. Grandchildren Christopher, Nathan, Diana, Danny Hendrickson, Michelle (Tyler) Evison, Hannah and Shelby Lakey. One sister Ann Shelton and 3 nieces. He is preceded in death by his parents Lewis and Millie Lakey and a sister Cora Beth Dyer. Services will be held at McNabb Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends Saturday, December 20, 2014 from 1:00-2:00 P.M. Immediately following at 2:00 P.M. A funeral service celebrating his life with Bill Cates officiating. Burial will be at Gravesville Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Air Force.