John D. Lankford Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John D. Lankford of Dickson, Tennessee, who passed away on March 13, 2025, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of John D. Lankford or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though John may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his parents, James Donald and Emma Lankford (Autenrieth); his wife Jo Ann Lankford (Hafner); and his daughter-in-law Susan Lankford. He is survived by: his children, Jeanetta Edwards (Noel) of Dickson, TN, Jeffrey Lankford (Faye) of Owensboro, KY, Jandra Anderson (Tim) of Dickson, TN, Jarell Lankford and Grandchildren28; and his grandson Dan Sandor. He is also survived by 28 Great-Grandchildren.
Visitation was held on Friday, March 14th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Spann Funeral Home (1961 Hwy 48 N, Dickson, TN 37055). A funeral service was held on Saturday, March 15th 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the same location.
