Abraham "Bozy" Lanham

Abraham “Bozy” Lanham, 85, of McPherson and formerly of Desloge, MO, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 5, 2016, surrounded by family at The Cedars, McPherson. Abe was a master electrician in the lead mining industry.

Abe was born on December 2, 1930, in New Diggins, MO, the son of Abraham and Mary Ann (Barron) Lanham. On January 14, 1956, Abe was united in marriage to Eleanor Craig in Flat River, MO.

Abe was a member of Masonic Lodge #172 of McPherson and Samaritan Masonic Lodge #424 in Bonne Terre, MO.

Survivors include: wife, Eleanor “Ellie” Lanham of the home; sisters, Lee Raby of Warrenton, MO, Ruby Arnold of Mostcow Mills, MO, and Shirley Houk and husband, Stan, of Warrenton, MO; numerous nieces & nephews including Julie McClure and husband, Jeff, of McPherson, KS, James Craig and wife, Marion, of Moundridge, KS, and great-niece, Bailey McClure of McPherson, KS.

A service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be given to Samaritan Lodge #424 Christmas Basket Fund in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Abraham "Bozy" Lanham please visit our Sympathy Store.