James David Lanham, 64, of Clunette, passed away at 6:25 a.m. Dec. 5, 2012, in IU Health Hospital, Goshen. He was born Jan. 20, 1948, in Charleston, W.Va., to James Edmond and Dorothy Keen Lanham. On March 9, 1990, in Kentucky, he married Kimberly Thomas, who survives. He retired from Walmart as a shift manager. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1965-68. He attended New Hope Baptist Church, Warsaw. Also surviving are two sons, James Lanham II, Clunette, and Brady (and spouse Chelsea) Lanham, Yakama, Wash.; two daughters, Wendy (and spouse Cory) Ryan, Bossier City, La., and Crystal (and spouse Justin) Kinsey, Pierceton; a brother, Garry (and spouse Kathy) Lanham, Sisonville, W.Va.; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Brady Lanham. A graveside service will be at noon Saturday at Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw, with Chaplain Bob Jarboe officiating. Calling is two hours prior to the service Saturday at McHatton-Sadler Funeral Chapel, Warsaw. ***** Memorials may be made to the K21 Health Foundation Cancer Care Fund, 2170 North Pointe Drive, Warsaw, IN 46582. Condolence may be sent via www.mchattonsadlerfuneralchapels.com
