After 80 years, 5 months and 28 days, Dr. Thomas Edward Lavake of Arlington, TX went home to our Lord and Savior. He was surrounded by loved ones, his four beloved children, daughters: Stephanie Robinson, Debra Cobb, Lauren Kirkbride: his niece, Jean Ann Haggard, and his son and name sake Thomas Edward Lavake Jr. He is preceded in death by his brother, Charlie Lavake; parents: Frankie Naugle Lavake and Thomas J Lavake; daughter, Natalie Leigh Lavake; nephews: Steve, Ricky and Floyd Keener; his best best best friend and sister: Sarah Lavake Keener. Dr. Lavake was laid to rest in Stratford Cemetery with a family private graveside service under the direction of Morrison Funeral Directors.