Lanham, W. R. ""Ruse"

Passed:

Age: 76

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1977-01-07

Information: LIFELONG COUNTY RESIDENT CLAIMED - W. R. ""Ruse"" Lanham, 76, of Romance, died Saturday in Memorial Division, CAMC, after a long illness.  A lifelong resident of Jackson County, he was a farmer and an employe of the Diamond Ice Co. with 31 years service.  He attended Goff church.  Surviving:  wife, Lina E.; daughters, Mrs. Opal I. Siders of Sissonville, Mrs. Sybil Simmons of Kenna; sons, Jesse and Denver, both of Charleston, Haverd, Henry, Roy and Bill, all of Sissonville;  sisters, Mrs. Letha Ashby of Kenna, Mrs. Orsie Shamblin of Charleston, Mrs. Belva Lanham and Mrs. Cuma Ray, both of Romance, Mrs. Dena Harris of Sissonville; brother, J. Ornie Lanham of Mammoth;18 grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren.  Service was held Monday in Long and Fisher Funeral Home, Pocatalico, with the Rev. Elza Moss officiating. Burial was in Floral Hills Garden of Memories.