Joshuah Steven "Lank" Lankford's Obituary
Decatur-Joshuah Steven “Lank” Lankford, 33, of Decatur, passed away Monday, August 11, 2014 in Decatur.
Josh was born November 11, 1980 in Wheaton, Illinois, the son of Everett “Leon” Lankford and Laura Magruder. He graduated from Warrensburg-Latham. He proudly served his country in U.S. Army A Company 1/41 Infantry serving two tours in Iraq. He was previously employed with Petty’s and Caterpillar and was currently working as a steel erector with TUI Contracting. He loved his pets, fishing, outdoors, camping, cooking, and spending time with friends and family. Josh had a great sense of humor and loved to make others laugh.
He leaves behind his parents Everett “Leon” Lankford of Effingham and Laura and Scott Magruder of Decatur, maternal grandparents Joann and Dennis Marshinski, sisters Alisha Musgrave and Emily Stowell, brother Scott Magruder, nephew David Chalmers, niece Mackenzie Chalmers, and Afroman his loving lab.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents Noah Elonzo Lankford and Mary Ellen and Ray Oldham, and uncle Steve Marshinski.
Services to celebrate Josh’s life will be 3 p.m. Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Private burial with military honors will be at Camp Butler National Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Veteran Mental Health Foundation or the American Diabetes Association.
The family of Joshuah Steven “Lank” Lankford is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home, 2091 N. Oakland Ave. Decatur, IL. Please view the online obituary, send condolences, and share memories at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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