Joseph Lankford, 63, passed away on March 28, 2021. Joseph was born on October 22, 1957 in Opelousas, Louisiana to parents George and Nelda Lankford. Joseph married the love of his life, Kathryn Lankford (Marshall) on April 4, 1979. They had four daughters. Joe,as known by all, was an amazing brother, uncle, friend, Husband, Father, and Papa. He could always bring laughter into the room with his jokes and amazing personality. He had a heart of gold and loved unconditionally.
Joseph is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Kathryn Lankford; daughters Amy McVeigh and husband James, Lorie Cox and husband Randy, Lindsey Rodriguez and husband Tim, Katy Jo and husband Zach; his 12 grandchildren Joseph and Clair McVeigh, Mason and Hunter (Boogie) Cox, Shawn, Lane, Bentley and Grayson Rodriguez, Maci Jo, Kaci Mae, Laci Jean and Graci Bell Coldwell; his brothers and sisters George Lankford, Chuck Lankford, Sandy Evans, and Beverly Lankford.
Joseph is preceded in death by his parents George and Nelda Lankford; his sisters Dorothy Ray Lankford and Kathryn Elaine Lankford; and brother Robert Lankford.
