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IN LOVING MEMORY OF

James Albert
Lankford

Apr 1, 1944 — Jul 10, 2020

Warrenton

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Obituary

Mr. James Albert Lankford, of Warrenton, MO., passed away peacefully at his home, Friday, July 10, 2020.  He was born in Kansas City, MO., to the late Shirley and Ester Coleman.  He had reached the age of 76 years, 3 months and 9 days.
James began serving our country in the United States Air Force after high school.  He ended his career as a Major in the Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he went to college and graduated from Texas University. He worked and retired from Southwestern Bell and then more recently he worked for Frontier Communications. James was married to Vickie Lynn Walters on January 2, 1997 in Hot Springs, AR.  They spent 23 wonderful years together and were members of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Warrenton. James loved to travel, was an avid fisherman and loved the outdoors.  He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.
James Lankford was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Ester; daughter, Mary Lankford.  He is survived by his wife, Vickie; four children, Jamie Lankford, Becky McCurdy, Michael Lankford, Melissa Hirschbuehler and husband Jim; siblings, Jim Dean and wife Brenda, Barbara Russell, Steve and Brenda, and Terri; 12 grandchildren, Jacqueline, Bridget, Steven Andrew, Devon, Heather, Michael and Caity, John Ryan, Madison, Chance, Jackson, Landon, Stella; great-grandchildren, Eli, Kinsley, Ellie; other relatives and many friends.
A Catholic Mass will be held on Monday, July 20, 2020, 10:00 AM at Holy Rosary Church in Warrenton.   Interment will immediately follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with full military honors.
Memorial donations are preferred to Holy Rosary Church, c/o Martin Funeral Home, 510 East Main St. Warrenton, MO. 63383.  Online condolences may be made at www.martinfuneral.net
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20

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Holy Rosary Catholic Church

724 East Main Street, Warrenton, MO 63383

Starts at 10:00 am

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July
20

Monday

Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

2900 Sheridan Rd, St. Louis, MO 63125

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