Arthur “Skeeter” Lanham, 88, of Owensboro passed away October 26, 2022, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Owensboro on June 1, 1934, to the late Albert and Ida Mae Girten Lanham. He was a bottle inspector at Coca-Cola for 39 years. He was a bowler in his younger years and had a passion for helping children. Skeeters true enjoyment came from fishing, hunting, and camping.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his grandson Jeremy Lanham; brothers Robert, Jesse, and James Lanham and sister Sissy Morris.
Skeeter is survived by his wife of 66 years Barbara Horn Lanham; children Dale (James) Lanham and David (Donna) Lanham; 5 grandchildren including Jarred (Ashley) Lanham and Josh (Ciara Miller) Lanham; several great-grandchildren including Adalyn and Zoey Lanham; sisters and brother-in-law Judy and Larry Pogue and Peggy Revelett; along with many nieces and nephews.
Services will be 3:00 pm Saturday, October 29, 2022, at Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory. Visitation will be Saturday from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will take place at a later date at Yellow Creek Cemetery.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301. Envelopes will be availble at the funeral home.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mr. Lanham. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Arthur “Skeeter” Lanham and sign his virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.