Chief Petty Officer Lee K. Lanham, USCG Retired, 84, died Monday March 28, 2011 at his residence after an extended illness. He was the son of the late Calvin Lanham he was preceded in death by two daughters Cynthia Simmons, and Donna Curry. He was of the Protestant faith, and enjoyed making and recording music.
He is survived by his wife, of sixty years, Elizabeth Lanham, Lake City, FL.; three sons Jonathan Lanham, ( Ruth), Lake City, FL. Stephen Lanham (Sue), Springhill, FL. Greg Lanham (Rita), Whitwell, TN.; eleven grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren and a host of niece and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday April 2, 2011 at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home Chapel at 3:00 P.M. With Pastor Butch Lanham officiating. Visitation with the family will be Friday night April 1, 2011at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements 3596 South U.S. hwy 441 Lake City, Florida. (386) 752-1954. Please sign guest book at www.gatewayforestlawn.com