Mr. Hakes was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from Attica Prison in 1994, where he was a Correction Officer for 30 years. He was a man of many hobbies, including cutting fire wood, making maple syrup and bee keeping throughout his life. He took a lot of pride in transporting the Amish.
He is survived by his sons; William (Barbara) Hakes of Batavia and Thomas (Bobbi) Hakes of Attica; siblings Betty Hackett and Roger Hakes; grandchildren Joshua (Rachael) Hakes of Silver Springs, Justin (Brittany Stewart) Hakes of Attica, Grant (Amanda) Voges of Farmington and Timothy Voges of Ft. Stewart, GA.; great-grandchildren Addie, Kolton, Gavin and Katrina.
Family and friends are invited to call on Thursday June 13, 2019 from 3:00-7:00PM at Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011. An 11:00AM Funeral Service will be held on Friday June 14th at the Funeral Home. Richard will be laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery in Attica.
For more information please call (585) 591-1212 or to leave a message of condolence visitwww.marleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Marley Funeral Home, LLC. 135 Main Street Attica, New York 14011.
