George Lankford

Published 7:24 pm Friday, March 11, 2016

George Ronnie Lankford, 67, of Athens went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 10, 2016, after a long illness.

He is survived by five brothers, Jimmy Lankford of Galex, Virginia, Charles Lankford of Prospect, Tennessee, James Lankford of Toney, Buddy Lankford of Scottsboro and Marvin Lankford of Hazel Green; one sister, Edna Chapman of Colonial Heights Virginia; and several nieces and nephews, Laura Aldridge, James and Billy Ouellette.

There will be a graveside service at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 12 Sylone Cemetery in Elkmont.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the family to help with expenses.