Charles William Lankford
Charles William Lankford, 92, of Marietta passed away at 11:15 am on Monday, October 4, 2010, at his home.
He was born on March 20, 1918, in Reno, Ohio, a son of Clifford and Gladys Smith Lankford. Bill had been employed at A & P Store for 35 years and was a member of First Baptist Church.
On March 19, 1938, he married Dorothy Bowersock who preceded him in death on August 17, 2006.
Bill is survived by one son, Gary Lankford and one daughter Beverly (Brooks) Harper both of Marietta; 3 grandchildren: Michael (Cathy) Harper of Marietta, Vicki (Mark) Bober of Powell, OH, and Chris (Shelley) Harper of Powell and 6 great grandchildren: Jason, Kaelly, Matthew, Stephen, Madison and Mason, and great, great grandson Griffin.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and brothers: Clyde, Loren, Ray, Herman and Duane.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday (October 6th) at 10:30 am at McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home with Dr. George Harris officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home on Tuesday after 2:00 pm with family present from 2-4 & 6-8.