MARION STATION - Robert L. (Bob) Lankford, Jr., died on Wednesday, Mar. 22, 2017, at the Alice Byrd Tawes Nursing Home.
Born in Quindocqua, he was the eldest son of the late Robert L. and Anna Waller Lankford. After graduating from Marion High School he served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
In his early years he worked at the former Earl Parson's store in Marion before his employment with the State of Maryland. In 1986, he retired as Supervisor of Tax Assessments for Somerset County. Mr. Lankford was a member of the Quindocqua United Methodist Church. He was also the oldest living life member of the Marion Vol. Fire Dept. where he was past Chief. In 2016, he was inducted into the Firefighters Hall of Fame in recognition of his meritorious service.
Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Cathryne McGrath Lankford; an infant son, Warren Lee Lankford; son-in-law, J. Howard Twilley; a brother, William Gerald (Jerry) Lankford; and an infant sister, Mary Frances Lankford.
He is survived by his children, Robin Twilley, Robert L. Lankford, III, and wife, Mary, Karen Kitching and husband, Gary, and Kathy Morris and husband, Mark. He is also survived by eight grandchildren, Joe Twilley and wife, Beth, Steve Twilley and wife, Angie, Jenni McDorman and husband, Charles, Leanne Pruitt and husband, Jonathan, Beth Lednum and husband, Lee, Ray Johns and wife, Liz, Curtis Johns and wife, Maddie, and Bobby Harris; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Reston, Nathan, and Nora Twilley, Maddie and Marli McDorman, Jillian and Abigail Pruitt, Lexie, Laney, and Lizzie Lednum, and Camden, Curtis, Jr., and Cheyenne Johns; along with several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held on Sunday, Mar. 26, 2017, at 2 p.m., at the Bradshaw & Sons Funeral Home, where friends called one hour prior to the service. Rev. Chuck Jacobson officiated and interment with military honors followed at St. Paul's Cemetery in Marion.
Donations in his memory may be sent to Quindocqua U. M. Church, c/o Larry Powell,28673 L. Q. Powell Rd., Marion Station, MD 21838.
To send condolences to the family please visit www.bradshawandsonsfuneralhome.com