Eugene Lankford
December 12, 2017
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Eugene Lankford, 85, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2017, at Kavanagh House in Des Moines. Eugene was born January 28, 1932, in Richland, Iowa to Merle and Alvina (Gilbert) Lankford.
Eugene was a graduate of Richland High School and later served in the United States Air Force. After serving his country, Eugene retired as a Food Broker at Hockenberg-Rubin. Eugene was an avid hunter, loved raising German Short Hairs, and on many Saturdays you could find Eugene cheering on his Hawkeyes.
Eugene is survived by his Daughters Jan (Joel) Caldwell and Julie Davis (Richard Barker); grandchildren Christopher (Megan) Lehnertz and Megan Hunt (Ryan); great-grandchildren, Sara and Kira Hunt; brother, Keith (Betty) Lankford; Aunt Shirley Niece (Bill); and companion, Jo Stone.
He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, Mary.
A memorial service for Eugene will be held at Village At Legacy Pointe 1650 SE Holiday Crest Circle, Waukee, Iowa on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. Inurnment will take place at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Care Services.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mary Gutierrez
12/25/2017
My sincere condolences to the family. May GOD's word comfort you. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:4.
Jan Blazanin
12/20/2017
Dear Lankford Family,
I knew Gene from the Waukee YMCA where he regularly used the machines and walked around the track. Gene was friendly to everyone and loved to tell stories. He liked teasing, having a good laugh, and discussing topics of interest. Gene was well-known to those us who were morning exercisers. I will miss him.
With sympathy for your loss,
Jan Blazanin
Richard W. Glenn
12/17/2017
Dear Lankford Family,
It is with heavy hearts that we convey our condolences to you all. The loss of a loved one is huge and Gene will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. We did not know Gene very long but spent our first year at Legacy Pointe residing across the hall from him. We spent a lot of time talking, laughing and teasing in the hall and dining room. He had the most infectious smile and twinkle in his eyes as we teased each other. May God bless you and your families in this time of sorrow. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate his life.
May he rest in peace!
With our deepest sympathies,
Richard & Sharon Glenn