George James Lanham, age 88, of Buckhannon, WV, died Wednesday, October 30, 2013 at his home. He was born September 9, 1925 in Barbour Co., WV, a son of the late Oral and Texie Thompson Lanham. On November 29, 1953 he married Audra A. Wentz who survives. In addition to his wife he is survived by one son, Ross Lanham and wife Joy of Elizabeth , WV; one granddaughter Colleen Lanham of Princeton, WV; one step granddaughter, Anessa Dille and husband Tom of Mineral Wells, WV; one step grandson, Jason Roberts and wife Jennifer of Bridgeport, WV; six step great grandchildren; two brothers Arthur Lanham of Elkton, MD and Delbert Lanham; one sister, Sylvia Regester and husband Garry of Buckhannon and two sisters-in-law, Louella Hansford and husband Gary of Buckhannon and Tina Lanham of Williamsport, MD. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Charles Lanham. Mr. Lanham was a Postmaster for the U.S. Postal Service and a member of the Mt. Nebo United Methodist Church, the Stamp Club and the Upshur Co. Historical Society. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. Friends will be received Friday, November 1, 2013 from 5-9 PM at the Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home. A funeral will be held 2 PM Saturday at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Buckhannon Memorial Park in Buckhannon. Poling-st. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
