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Submitted: 7/15/21 • Approved: 7/16/21 • Last Updated: 7/19/21 • R437150-G0-S3
US Navy
February 8, 1933-March 24, 2017
Photo/information, courtesy of Edith Guynes Stanley
*Obituary
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)
Contributed on 7/15/21
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