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Matthew Hakes Obituary
Matthew S. Hakes, fondly referred to as "Doc" by close friends,age 58, of Kings Mills, Ohio, passed away Monday, December 16, 2024 in Cincinnati, OH.
He was born July 26, 1966, in Wilmington Ohio at Clinton Memorial Hospital, son of the late Paul Eddy and Rita Margene Hakes.
Doc graduated from Blanchester High School in 1984 then received an associate degree from Cincinnati Technical College and a Bachelor of Science from the University of Cincinnati. He then continued his education at Palmer College to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic degree.
Doc owned and operated American Family Chiropractic in Mason for 30 years. He was a member of the Blanchester Masonic Lodge #191, the Mason Masonic Lodge #678, the Valley of Cincinnati Scottish Rite and the Syrian Shriners of Cincinnati.
Surviving are his three sons, Connor Hakes, Logan Hakes, Riley Hakes: granddaughter, Zofia Hakes and a sister, Charla Nelson.
In addition to his parents, Matthew was preceded in death by his grandmother Julia Anne (Miller) Hakes Snow and his grandfather, Paul Hakes Sr.
Services will be held at Wilmington Church of Christ, Friday, December 27, 2024 at 1:00 pm with Rev. Dow Tippett officiating. Interment will follow in the Lynchburg Masonic Cemetery, Lynchburg, Ohio.
Friends will be received at Wilmington Church of Christ, 909 West Locust Street Wilmington, Friday, December 27, 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Masonic and Scottish Rite Ring services will be held prior to the start of the funeral service.
The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home is serving the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Matthew Hakes
Mary Howbert
January 6, 2025
My mom, brothers and I were all served by Matthew and will be forever grateful for his sweet demeanor, patience, and kindness, and with incredible care toward mom. He exuded the fruits of the Spirit! We are devastated he is gone. Our deepest sympathy goes to his family and staff. Rest in peace in the arms of Jesus, Doc!
Tatiana Mavridis
December 30, 2024
Dr Hakes, we will miss you terribly. I was bringing my boys Marko and Pano to you, at American Family Chiropractic, for almost 10 years. You always greeted them with smile and a keen interest in their everyday lives. After they grew up, they enjoyed receiving sports and workout advice from you. You helped them keep their bodies healthy and strong. We will keep the fondest memories of you with us forever.
Fred Robinson, Past Potentate Syrian Shrine
December 22, 2024
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. As a friend at Cincinnati Syrian Shrine we will miss you RIP Doc (Matthew Hakes).
Troy
December 21, 2024
Although I only knew Matt for a short time he was one of those people that made you feel like a life long friend. My life is better for having gotten the chance know him and his family. He was a great help on my own journey to become a Mason and he will leave a void in the world.
Rest well my brother.
Rob Wright
December 20, 2024
Doc, it's hard to believe it's been so many years since we met. It was such an honor to serve with you on the church board at West Side. I think you for all the work you have done on my body over these many years and putting everything back straight. I will greatly miss the bourbon and taco nights and the wonderful chats. We will celebrate again in heaven when my work is done here.
Love you brother.
Rob
Ronnie (Pup) Wardrup
December 20, 2024
I am blessed to have you as a friend and Brother Doc, thank you for your friendship & everything you have done for me and my family. You are one of a kind.
Jack White
December 20, 2024
I am glad I got to know Doc. He was a great friend and brother. Doc will be truly missed. Till we meet again my Brother.
Jack
Jack Lenzer
December 20, 2024
Doc, you ve been a True Brother ♥ !
Mark Levi
December 20, 2024
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Denise Dozier´s Bradley
December 20, 2024
Matt was an amazing man! Very is greatly missed but I know he and Lafe are fishing. Prayers for you all. Love, Denise
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