OBITUARY

NAME: Gary Richard Lankford, age 64, a long time Atoka, OK resident.

BORN: He was born on Friday, January 16, 1953, to William "Bill" Richard and Gloria June (Lanoy) Lankford, at Coalgate, OK.

PASSED AWAY: Gary passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at Oklahoma City, OK.

AGE: 64 years, 3 months and 7 days.

EDUCATION: He attended Cottonwood Grade School and graduated from Coalgate High School.

OCCUPATION: Gary was a residential contractor.

MILITARY: Gary proudly served his country in The Navy.

CHURCH AFFILIATION, HOBBIES AND OTHER AFFILIATIONS: Gary was of the baptist faith. He enjoyed trailriding, wagon rides, the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.

SURVIVED BY

SON: Shawn "Buster" Wilson and wife Cheryl of Coalgate, OK

DAUGHTER: Amy Prince and husband Brandon of Ada, OK

SISTERS: Evelyn Willis of Coalgate, OK

Elaine Farmer of Stringtown, OK

Arlene Ringels and husband Henry of Coalgate, OK

MOTHER: Gloria June Lankford of Coalgate, OK

GRANDCHILDREN: Riley Wilson and wife Shelby of Durant, OK

Mackenzie Hogue and husand Nathan of Centrahoma, OK

Hallie Wilson of Coalgate, OK

Evan Prince of Ada, OK

Brian McClure of Ada, OK

along with numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear and loved friends.

PRECEDED IN DEATH BY

FATHER: William "Bill" Richard Lankford

GRANDDAUGHTER: Courtney Wilson

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DATE OF SERVICES: Wednesday, April 26, 2017, 10:00 a.m.

PLACE OF SERVICES: Coalgate Cemetery, Coalgate, Oklahoma

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