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Arthur W Lankford Jr.

Birth	:	30 Apr 1920 Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Death	:	23 Oct 2015 Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Burial	:	Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.0793686, -75.5653076
Description	:	Arthur W. Lankford Jr., 95, lifelong resident, engineer and farmer of Pocomoke City died Friday, October 23, 2015, at his residence. Born in Pocomoke City, Md., he was the son of the late Arthur W. Lankford Sr., and the late Meta Sterling Lankford. He attended grade school at Quinton in Costen Station and graduated from Pocomoke High School in 1937. He attended John’s Hopkins University where he earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. After completing college he worked several years in industry on development of Ground Controlled Approach Radar systems. In 1944 he entered the United States Army... Read More	Arthur W. Lankford Jr., 95, lifelong resident, engineer and farmer of Pocomoke City died Friday, October 23, 2015, at his residence. Born in Pocomoke City, Md., he was the son of the late Arthur W. Lankford Sr., and the late Meta Sterling Lankford. He attended grade school at Quinton in Costen Station and graduated from Pocomoke High School in 1937. He attended John’s Hopkins University where he earned a BS degree in Electrical Engineering. After completing college he worked several years in industry on development of Ground Controlled Approach Radar systems. In 1944 he entered the United States Army supporting the WWII effort by teaching Radar Operation at Fort Monmouth, NJ, after completion of basic training. In 1947 he returned to Pocomoke City to take-over the family farming operation, which he continued for 57 years. He was a member of the Pocomoke City Lions Club for over 67 years and served two terms as club President. He was a member of the Somerset County Farm Bureau and a lifelong member of Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church in Pocomoke City, serving as a Church trustee for many years. He is survived by his wife of over 68 years, Doris B. Lankford; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles & Emily Lankford of Pocomoke City; daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Dr. William Stewart of Southern Pines, NC; son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Edward and Holly Lankford of Hummelstown, Pa; sister Sue Wilkerson of Towson, MD; sister-in-law, Ruth Bare of Hampstead, MD; 20 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, 5 nieces and nephews and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by his son, Arthur W. Lankford III and sister Jane Lankford. A memorial service will be held at Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church on October 26, at 11 AM. Pastor Bob Miller will officiate. Contributions in his memory may be made to Pitts Creek Presbyterian Church at P.O. Box 266, Pocomoke City, MD 21851 and Coastal Hospice at PO Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802. Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, P.A., 107 Vine Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.

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Arthur W Lankford Jr.'s memorial is located at: Pitts Creek Presbyterian Cemetery, Pocomoke City, Worcester County, USA.
When did Arthur W Lankford Jr. death?
Arthur W Lankford Jr. death on 23 Oct 2015 in Pocomoke City, Worcester County, Maryland, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Arthur W Lankford Jr.'s memorial?
Latitude: 38.0793686
Longitude: -75.5653076

Family Members:

Parent

Arthur William Lankford Sr.

(1891 - 1992)

Siblings

Jane Lankford Pfrenzinger

(1918 - 1969)

Children

Arthur William Lankford III

(1950 - 2008)

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