Bob Lakey

R obert "Bob" Lakey unexpectedly passed away at his home in North Platte on April 9, 2024, at age 61.

Bob was born December 6, 1962, in Scottsbluff.  He was adopted by Don and Marion Lakey and raised in North Platte where he graduated from N.P.H.S. in 1981.

On October 23, 1982, Bob married Sandra Barnett and they made their home in North Platte.  Bob worked for different construction companies then became a truck driver, a job he did for 40 years.

Bob, like his dad, was a member of Odd Fellows, Eagles Lodge, and Methodist Church.  He enjoyed outdoor activities like hunting, fishing and camping.  Bob loved life and was a friend to everyone he met, but his family was most important to him and he especially loved his kids and grandkids.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Don and Marion Lakey; and infant brother, Rodney.

Bob is survived by his wife, Sandra; children, Jason Lakey (Jeanne), Jessica Lakey and Jamie James (Matt), all of North Platte and Jennifer Bacon (Jeff) of Colorado; grandkids, Chandler, Raelynn, Lyndsay, Matthew Jr., Moriah, Riley, Isaiah, Brendan and Leyton; his brother, Mike Lakey, and special friend, Justin Licking, both of North Platte; and other family.

Celebration of Bob's life will be held at noon on Sunday, April 14, at the Eagles Lodge.  Online condolences may be shared at odeanchapel.com.  Odean Colonial Chapel at C & Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.