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James Samuel Lankford
Posted 8/18/09
James Samuel Lankford, 89 SEAFORD - James Samuel Lankford, age 89, of Seaford, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. Born in Seaford, the son of the late …
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James Samuel Lankford
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James Samuel Lankford, 89
SEAFORD - James Samuel Lankford, age 89, of Seaford, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. Born in Seaford, the son of the late Lottie Culver and Verlon Lankford, he was a machine operator at the DuPont Plant in Seaford for 41 years before retiring. Jim was a member of St John's United Methodist Church in Seaford, a volunteer at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, a WWII Army veteran and a graduate of Seaford High School Class of 1938. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy C. Bennett of Seaford; grandson, Keith Litchford and wife Susan of Dover; granddaughter, Amy Baynum and husband Brad of Seaford; great grandchildren, Bryan, Emily and Sarah Litchford, Taylor, Cameron and Emma Baynum; and a sister, Betty Bizier of Seaford. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Midge Lankford in May 2009; and by a sister, Belva Phillips. A graveside service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. Rev. J. Christopher Pennington will officiate. Contributions may be made to St John's United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home Seaford.
SEAFORD - James Samuel Lankford, age 89, of Seaford, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 2009, at Peninsula Regional Medical Center, Salisbury, Md. Born in Seaford, the son of the late Lottie Culver and Verlon Lankford, he was a machine operator at the DuPont Plant in Seaford for 41 years before retiring. Jim was a member of St John's United Methodist Church in Seaford, a volunteer at Nanticoke Memorial Hospital, a WWII Army veteran and a graduate of Seaford High School Class of 1938. He is survived by his daughter, Nancy C. Bennett of Seaford; grandson, Keith Litchford and wife Susan of Dover; granddaughter, Amy Baynum and husband Brad of Seaford; great grandchildren, Bryan, Emily and Sarah Litchford, Taylor, Cameron and Emma Baynum; and a sister, Betty Bizier of Seaford. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Midge Lankford in May 2009; and by a sister, Belva Phillips. A graveside service will be 11 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, in Odd Fellows Cemetery, Seaford. Rev. J. Christopher Pennington will officiate. Contributions may be made to St John's United Methodist Church, Pine and Poplar streets, Seaford, DE 19973. Arrangements by Watson-Yates Funeral Home Seaford.
