Johnnie Eddy Lankford

Johnnie Eddy Lankford, 83, of King, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his home with his beloved family by his side.

Johnnie was born on December 1, 1942, in Stokes County, NC, to the late Odell and Lelia Fulk Lankford. He was a dedicated, faithful member of Boyles Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon since 2013. Johnnie enjoyed gardening and was known for his wonderful tomatoes and watermelons. He was an honest, hard-working man who dearly loved his family and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Sandra Jarell Lankford, siblings: Eugene Lankford, Geraldine Calloway, LaRue Hall, Jimmy Lankford, Odell Lankford, Jr., and Leon Lankford.

Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Adam Lankford and wife Kristen, and Chris Lankford and wife Jackie, three grandchildren: Conner Lankford, Anna Lankford and Fiancé Jakob Hellard, and Joseph Lankford, a sister, Elsie Huffman, many beloved nieces, nephews, and other family members.

The family will receive friends and loved ones from 1:00 to 2:00 pm on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Boyles Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, with funeral services beginning at 2:00 pm, with Elders Jeffery Whitaker and Rodney Marshall Officiating. Interment will immediately follow in the church cemetery.

Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to Boyles Chapel Primitive Baptist Church or to the Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Cancer Center.

Slate Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Johnnie Eddy Lankford. Online condolences may be offered at www.slatefh.com.

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