Zan Lanham

Mr. Zan Lanham, age 79, of Aragon (the Portland Community) passed away Monday, January 12, 2015 at his residence following a brief illness.

He was born in Polk County, GA on May 12, 1935, a son of the late Russell Lanham and the late Melissa (Lissie) Ingle Lanham. Mr. Lanham had lived all of his life in the Portland Community of Aragon, GA. He was a family man who loved his family, his home and his animals. Mr. Lanham loved life and loved to play jokes on everyone, teased them and just loved to have fun. He spent the majority of his working career at Rome Plow as a welder where he retired in 2001. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Fuller Lanham of Aragon, to whom he was married on July 8, 1966; son, Shan Lanham and his wife Cheryl, Rockmart; daughter, Gina Kirkus and her husband Keith, Acworth; two grandchildren: Sonora Lanham and Jase Kirkus.

He had lots of cousins whom he had deep feelings for. Four of those were like sisters and brothers: Annie Jo Dawson and Charles Ingle, who survive and Robert Arnold and Ned Ingle who preceded him in death. A special friend also survives, Robert Armstrong.

In keeping with Mr. Lanham's wishes, he was cremated and no formal services will be held.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made to the Polk County Humane Society in memory of Mr. Lanham.

The Alvis Miller & Son Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Zan Lanham.