MCLEANSBORO – Kenneth Lee Lankford, 76, of McLeansboro passed away at 8:43 a.m. on Thursday, February 23, 2023 at his residence.
Visitation: 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Harre Funeral Home, McLeansboro, IL.
Graveside Funeral Service: Noon Sunday, February 26 at Braden Valley Cemetery near Dale, IL.
Graveside Military Honors will be provided by the Military Honor Team of Marion, IL and the American Legion Post 106 of McLeansboro.
Speaker: Dan Allen
Burial: Braden Valley Cemetery, Dale, IL
Date of Birth: February 8, 1947 in Vicker’s Hospital in McLeansboro, IL
Father: Donald L. Lankford
Mother: Beulah Madeline (Brockett)
Occupation: Retired Petroleum Producer
Church Affiliation: Baptist by Faith
Activities: Kenny loved to tell stories about working in the oil patch and visit with his friends. Kenny was a member of Elks BPOE 1882, American Legion Post 106, McLeansboro and FOE 2699 Eagles. Kenny graduated from McLeansboro Township High School with the Class of 1965.
Military Service: Kenny served in the U.S. Army
Survivors:
Daughter: Michele Lankford and husband Dan Allen, Dahlgren, IL
Step-daughter: De De Reyling and husband Randy, Dahlgren, IL
Step-son: Lee Prince
“Special Friend” Janna Lankford, McLeansboro, IL
Caretakers Billie Craddock and Cindy Mitchell
Several Grandchildren, Nephews, Nieces and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife Madonna (Doddie) Lankford
Memorials to: Hamilton County Tree of Lights and will be accepted at Harre Funeral Home.
The Harre Funeral Home in McLeansboro is in charge of arrangements.