Ivan "Gene" Lanham

Age 75, of Carrollton, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 3, 2017 in his home, surrounded by his family. He was born June 10, 1942 in Buckhannon, WV to Ivan and Audie (Beckner) Lanham. He retired from T&W Stamping Co. in 2005 after 39 years of service. In his free time, he enjoyed playing horseshoes, corn hole and cards, especially euchre. He also loved hunting, swimming dogs and spending time with his family.

He is survived by the love of his life, his wife of 22 years, Linda (Nitz) Lanham who he married Dec. 9, 1994; children, Kathy Flitcraft of Alliance, Doug Lanham of Alliance, Johnathan (Stacy) Nitz of Carrollton, Ryan (Elizabeth) Burbank of Kensington, Eric (Veronica) Lanham of Louisville; siblings, William Lanham of AZ, Frances Chidester of WV, Marge (Robert) Zickafoose of Alliance, Norma (Charles) Lloyd of WV; 14 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Tina (Reese) Wright of Alliance; and his best friend, Otha Carpenter of Alliance. He is preceded in death by his adopted mom, Ida Jane Lanham; grandson, Sam Lanham; a nephew, David "DJ" Small; and 3 brothers, Charles, Don Lanham and Ed Gibson.

Funeral services will be Friday at 11:00 in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home with Pastor Gabriel Norris officiating. Burial will be in Bethlehem Cemetery. Calling hours will be Friday 2 hours prior to services from 9-11 am. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com .