Name: Visitation for L. Thomas Lakin
Start: 2022-12-18T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-12-18T23:00:00.000Z
Location: Paynic Home For Funerals - East Alton/Rosewood Heights

L. Thomas Lakin
East Alton - L. Thomas Lakin, 82, passed away Monday, December 12, 2022 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, surrounded by family. He was born May 21, 1940 in Alton to Robert R. and Frances E. (Phenix) Lakin.
Tom's great passion in life was serving others with his legal expertise and strategic mind. His charisma was boundless, and he was truly one-of-a-kind. He was fiercely devoted to his family and is survived by his children, Bradley Lakin (Hallie), Kyra Lakin (Troy Brenningmeyer), Kristopher Lakin (Lindsay), and Karey Lakin; grandchildren Keely Rust (Michael), Kaylynn St. Peters, Kyan Lakin, Kela Lakin, Sloane Lakin, and Henry Lakin. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Stephen Lakin, and sister Nancy (Lakin) Weishaupt.
He was a heralded athlete throughout his time at Roxana High School and through college, earning his B.S. from Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville and his J.D. from the University of Louisville Louis D. Brandeis School of Law. Tom was the founder of the Lakin Law Firm and co-founder of the Alton Belle Casino and Argosy Gaming. He was the recipient of the 1993 Management Team of the Year Award from the Seafarers Intl. Union, was voted Labor Man of the Year, and received the SIUE Alumnus of the Year award in 1995. He was a longtime member of the Democratic National Committee and was selected as a convention superdelegate. Tom served as a member of the SIUE Foundation Board of Directors, LCCC Foundation Executive Board, the St. Anthony's Hospital Board of Directors, and the St. Louis Symphony Board, among many others. He was actively involved with the American Trial Lawyers Assc. (now AAJ), the Illinois Trial Lawyers Assoc., and a host of legal institutions.
Visitation will be from 1- 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 2022 at Paynic Home for Funerals in
Rosewood Heights, where funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday. Burial will follow at Woodland Hill Cemetery.
The family has requested, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Land of Lincoln Legal Aid, Senior Services Plus, the SIUE Foundation, or the Brad, Kyra, Kris, and Karey Lakin Scholarship at Lewis and Clark Community College.
Online guestbook can be found at www.paynicfh.com

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Published by The Telegraph on Dec. 14, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for L. Lakin

6 Entries

Ketra Sue (Weger) Howard

January 22, 2023

Tom was such a great person. I met him through my father, Jimmie Weger. He never let me down and went out of his way for alot of people. Love that man. Sorry I don't live locally and just saw this today January 22, 23.

Ronald Tune

December 29, 2022

I met Tom when I was a Deputy for the Madison County Sheriff´s Office in 1970. He was always down to earth and spoke freely with me and other officers, unlike so many attorneys who could be a little aloof.

I will always remember him as happy and kind to everyone!

Rest in Peace my friend!

Barry Waller

December 18, 2022

I first met Tom when he used to throw a party at the river industry softball tournament in valley Park.

Got to know him better when our sons played hockey together and he was always there for his son's games.

Definitely a complicated and brilliant person who I respected more because of the love he had for his children than anything else he accomplished.

RIP

Marla Runge

December 15, 2022

Tom and my husband Carl Runge were friends for 50 years. Tom has always been so special to us. My thoughts are with his lovely family.

Tim Campbell

December 15, 2022

My friend, Tom's commitment to his clients and his dynamic personality led to key leadership roles in the practice of law and in other causes that he sustained. My sympathy to Tom's family.

Jonna M Palmer

December 14, 2022

I have so many fond memories of my time with you and work at the Lakin Law Firm. You were one if not the very best employer I ever had. You were generous and truly cared for all of us. Heaven has gained an Angel. Prayers for peace to the family and you have my deepest sympathy.

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