Darold Lankford Obituary
In loving memory of Darold Lankford of Melcher-Dallas, Iowa, who departed this world on June 9, 2025 at the age of 72. Darold leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Josephine Exline and Roy Lankford; his stepfathers, Sol Osborn and Kenneth Exline; his grandsons, Joseph Huffaker and Kaleb LaFollette; and his great grandchild Ryleigh Huffaker.
He is survived by: his wife Linda Lankford; his children, Jennifer Lankford and Dan Lankford (Jen); his grandchildren, Aaron Huffaker, Seth Huffaker, Isaac LaFollette, Tyler, Shane Bender, Jesse Lankford, Hayden Lankford, Brady Lankford, Isabella Lankford, Gabriella Drummondo and Matthew Drummondo; his great grandchildren, Phoenix, Owen, Ryker, Zoey, Kaylee, Ivy Rose, Ivy Jean, Anastasia, Melody and Addy; his siblings, Sharon Lankford, Shirley Matteson, Charlene Folkerds (Claus), Cheryl Norris and Duane Lankford; and his sister-in-law Sonda Gabriel (Mike). He is also survived by relatives and friends.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, June 20th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Indiana Chapel Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in care of his family.
