Lankford, Paul R., 59, of Tampa, Florida, was called home to be with our Lord on September 1, 2017. He was born in Miami, FL, on September 17, 1957. Paul had a deep love for life, his family, his friends and creating businesses and opportunities for others. Paul graduated from the University of South Florida with a bachelor’s degree in business. He is lovingly remembered and survived by his wife Shelly Lankford, mother Barbara Lankford, children Paul and Amanda Lankford, stepson Chase Noriega, sisters Kathy Dunleavy(Ray) and Luanne Wukovits(Ken) and cherished nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Floyd "Corky" Lankford. A visitation will be held on September 5 from 10-12 at Blount & Curry Funeral Home Carrollwood on Bearss Ave., Tampa, followed by a memorial mass at 12 p.m. Burial to immediately follow at Myrtle Hill Memorial Park.
