John W. Lankford

February 22, 1952 - April 23, 2015

John William Lankford, 63, Sebring, FL, went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2015 at his residence in Sebring, Florida under the loving care of his family and staff of Cornerstone Hospice. He was born on February 22, 1952 in Danville, Virginia to his parents William Edward Lankford and Vernell (Burnette) Lankford. Mr. Lankford was a Teacher in Art Education and a Minister. Mr. Lankford had moved to Florida from Virginia and had lived and taught in Arkansas and Missouri and moved back to Florida. He loved to teach art, woodworking and was a Bi- Vocational Minister. He loved all forms of art, loved working with children, but loved working for the Lord the most. He is survived by his loving wife: Sandy Lankford of Sebring, FL; two sons: Jeremy (Tassie) Lankford and Nathan (Eva) Lankford; a daughter: Janna English; father: Bill Lankford: two brothers: Paul and Jeff Lankford; seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vernell Lankford. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2015 at 3:00PM at Crossroads Community Church at 114 South Central Avenue, Avon Park, FL. In lieu flowers Mr. Lankford had requested donations be made to his loving wife to offset her medical care expenses. On-line condolences may be shared by visiting www.bankspagetheus.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Banks/Page-Theus Funerals and Cremations, Wildwood. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of John W. Lankford please visit our Sympathy Store.