James Harold Lankford, age 65, of Searcy, a native of Rector, died Saturday, June 3, 2006.

He was born Nov. 13, 1940, in Rector to James Howard and Ivalene Vangilder Lankford. He was retired from the United States Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Glenda Faye Sullivan, and one niece, Kristi Sullivan Small.

He is survived by his wife, Sonja of Searcy; one son, Michael Lankford and his wife, Susan, of Moore, Okla.; two sisters, Geraldine (Deanie) Wagster and her husband, Jim, of Searcy and Janice Pruett and her husband, Joey, of Rector; one stepsister, Sharon Turnbo of Rector; two grandchildren, Jannah Coe and Mitchell Lankford of Moore, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Funeral services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 2006, in the chapel of Roller-Daniel Funeral Home. Those who wish may sign the online guest register at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com or 501-268-3546.