Name: Visitation for Jimmy Tyler Lankford
Start: 2025-07-08T13:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-07-08T14:00:00.000Z
Location: Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home

Jimmy Tyler Lankford age 79 of Woodlawn, Virginia passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at his home.

Jimmy was born on December 28, 1945 in Huntsville, Alabama to George and Laverna Raines Lankford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

He is survived by his wife Wilma Jean Akers Lankford of Woodlawn, Virginia; children and spouses Melinda and Markus Ballard of Barren Springs, Virginia; Jimmy Wayne and Cathy Lankford of Alabama; Clayton Eddie Lankford; Elizabeth Lankford both of North Carolina; Kathy Kourakis of New Mexico; sister Edna Chapman of Colonial Heights, Virginia; brother James Lankford of Alabama; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2:30 PM in the Monta Vista Cemetery with Pastor David Spivey officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home.

Published by Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home - Galax on Jul. 4, 2025.

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Emmett Tate

July 6, 2025

Wilma I am sorry to hear that Jim has passed away he was a good man I always remember when him and you would take me and Ray home from work when we lived up fries rd it is hard to believe he's gone now just take comfort in knowing you will see him again one day you are in your prayers and thought the Tate family Emmett, Erika and Thomas

JC and Connie Horton

July 5, 2025

Melinda and family, We were saddened to hear of your Father's homegoing. All of you will be in our thoughts and prayers in the days ahead.

Sherry Lane

July 4, 2025

Uncle Jimmy will surely be missed. Fly high with the Angels, until we meet again. Love you.

Rodney & Michelle Sawyers

July 4, 2025

Beth and Melinda,
I’m sorry for your loss. May the peace that passes all understanding surround you at this time.
Love, Rodney & Michelle

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Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home

201 West Center Street, Galax, VA 24333

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Graveside service

2:30 p.m.

Monta Vista Cemetery

1031 Glendale Rd, Galax, VA 24333

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