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Submitted: 7/15/21 • Approved: 7/15/21 • Last Updated: 7/18/21 • R437146-G437145-S3
Ken
February 8, 1933-March 24, 2017
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Jean
October 31, 1934-March 5, 2015
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Photo/information, courtesy of Edith Guynes Stanley
*Obituary Ken
Kenneth Lanham
August 8, 1933 - March 24, 2017
Kenneth ''K.O.'' Lanham, 84, of Borger, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 in Pampa.
Graveside services will be 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 2017 in the ''Eastland Garden'' at Highland Park Cemetery with Rev. Alston Cornelius of Borger officiating. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Monday at Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors. Services are under the direction of Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors of Borger.
Kenneth ''K.O.'' Lanham was born February 8, 1933 in Eric, Oklahoma to Nolan and Gladys (Griffin) Lanham. He married Jean Williamson October 24, 1953 in Clovis, New Mexico, and was a member of the Gateway Baptist Church. ''K.O.'' served his country in the United States Navy, and retired from Phillips 66 as Plant Supervisor after working there for 42 years. He was a member of the Borger Unity Masonic Lodge #1242, and loved to golf, fish, and the Texas Rangers. ''K.O.'' never met a stranger.
Survivors include three sons Ron Lanham of Borger, Michael Lanham of Temple, Larry Lanham and wife Martha of Arlington; a sister Evelyn DeWiggins of Scottsdale, Arizona; five grandchildren Tisha, Skyler, Zachery, Kenny, and Mackenzie Lanham.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife Jean Lanham, March 5, 2015; two brothers Nolan and Carold Lanham; and a sister Barbara DeMoss.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Gateway Baptist Church 726 W. 10th St. Borger, Texas 79007.
(Published by Minton/Chatwell Funeral Directors, Saturday, March 25, 2017)
*Obituary Jean
Jean Lanham, 80, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2015.
Graveside service will be held 10 am Monday, March 9, 2015 in Highland Park Cemetery. A celebration of her life will follow at 11 am at Gateway Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers her memory may be honored with a gift to Gateway Baptist Church or Hospice of the Southwest.
Jean was born October 30, 1934 in Hotchkiss, Colorado to Joseph and Edna Williamson. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church. Jean was a really good person, who enjoyed playing cards and dominoes. She loved going to the horse races in Ruidoso, fishing and doing needlepoint. Jean was an amazing cook and always wanted people to come and eat at her house.
She is preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Alice Zeigler, Jo Prichard and Goldie Gordon.
Survivors include her husband, Ken of the home; sons, Ron Lanham of Borger, Michael Lanham of Temple, Larry Lanham and wife, Martha of Arlington; five grandchildren, Tisha Lanham, Skyler Lanham, Zachary Lanham, Kenny Lanham, Mackenzie Lanham; and sister, Wilma “Billie” Rogers of Tyler.
(Published by Minton Chatwell Funeral Directors, March 5, 2015)
Contributed on 7/15/21
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