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.