Forrest Richard Lankford

Forrest Richard "Richie" Lankford, 80, of Cox's Creek, KY, passed away on Sunday, September 3, 2023 at his home.  He was a native of Jefferson County, served in the Army National Guard , and was a retired welder for Tube Turns Tech, where he worked for 32 years, and Brown Sprinkler, where he retired twice.  He enjoyed making jewelry and bourbon barrel furniture with his wife.  He also enjoyed building and could fix most anything mechanical.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmy and  Jo Wilma Lankford; and his brother David Lankford.  He is survived by his loving wife of nearly 55 years, Cathy Lankford; a son, Christopher Cole Lankford (Xiong Xiong); daughter, Elizabeth Michele Lankford; and a daughter by choice, Samantha Bayless; along with his beloved cat, Lucky Bug; and a a host of many fur-grandbabies.  Cremation was chosen.  Memorial gifts in his memory are suggested to the James Graham Brown Cancer Center.  

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