Lankford, William (Decatur)

  • Tuesday, November 13, 2018
William “Bill” Lankford
William “Bill” Lankford

William “Bill” Lankford, 79, of Decatur, passed away Saturday, November 10, 2018.

He was born in Meigs County and was a life long resident of Decatur. Bill enjoyed farming and dirt track races. He loved hanging out with the guys at Hardees in Decatur. He was a member of Pisgah Baptist Church and had also attended Union Grove Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Frances Lankford; his loving wife of 50 years, Sara “Sissy” Lankford; an infant sister, Polly Lankford; sisters, Faye Akens and Iva Porter; and brothers, James K “Dock” Lankford, John F. Lankford, Ralph Lankford, and Garland Lankford.

Survivors include several sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends at Bowers Funeral Home on Tuesday, Nov. 13, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral services will be at 7 p.m. with Rev. Herman Jordan officiating. Burial will be Wednesday, Nov. 14, at 11 a.m. in Decatur Cemetery. 

Bowers Funeral Home in Decatur is honored to be entrusted by the family for the arrangements of Bill Lankford.

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