Uncle Lakin was the third child of Claude E. Milam Sr and Girtha Jane Fisher Milam. These are the pictures of James Lakin Milam which I been able to acquire.
Earliest Photo I have of Uncle Lakin.
Weirton Steel Tin Mill baseball team, the Cold Rollers. Freer is at the upper, far right with his brother, Lakin next to him.
Lakin was said to be an ace pitcher and pro material.
Lakin standing by his car. 1930s
Clara Stancil with her sister Sue (on L).
Clara Stancil
Uncle Lakin with his fiancee, Clara, and her family. 1930s
Clara with Lakin holding baby, Donna. 1942
Freer with Billy and brother, Lakin, holding Donna Spring 1942.
Second Christmas in Freer and Christine's new home with brother Lakin and Clara. 1949
Lakin (on R) with daughter, Donna, and older brother Freer at Claude and Girtha's piano. 1954
Claude and Girtha's 50th Wedding Anniversary in August 1961. Seated in front are Girtha and Claude looking very pleased as Uncle Lakin spoke to them. Standing from the left are Uncle Lakin's wife, Aunt Clara, Uncle Dix's wife, Aunt Helen, Freer's wife, Christine, and Aunt Martha's husband, "Butch" Singleton. Everyone liked Uncle Lakin and you can see that Christine is tickled as well. This photo was taken only two months before Granddad Claude Milam died of leukemia. August 1961