Charles Lankford, Jr.

Charles Lankford, Jr., just one day short of his 87th birthday, died in The Woodlands, while evacuated for Hurricane Laura. He was born in Coffee County, Georgia, on August 29, 1933. Charlie played baseball for the United States Marines. He later went on to play baseball for the Beaumont Exporters, which is how he met the love of his life, Alice Lankford. They moved to Nederland, where he lived for the past fifty-eight years and where he and Alice raised their three daughters, Leslie, Terri, and Stacy.

Charles was a partner in McNeill Insurance Agency since 1970 and was a proud citizen of Nederland, representing his city by serving on numerous boards and committees throughout the years. He enjoyed playing golf, traveling with Alice in their RV, and loved watching baseball, especially his beloved Houston Astros. Charles and Alice enjoyed taking many trips with friends. His most favorite times were at The Farm in Honey Island spending time on his tractor. Charles was a member of Dowlen Road Church of Christ.

Survivors include his son-in-law, Michael Beasley; daughters, Terri Freeman and Stacy Rice and her husband, Ren; grandchildren, Matthew Beasley and his wife, Sarah; Allyson Silver and her husband, Brandon; Samantha Manchac Brower and her husband, Samuel; Haley Manchac; Aaren Rice; Sydney McIndoo and her husband, Logan; Ivey Cunningham and her husband, Nick; and Renzey Rice; and great-grandchildren, Ava Manchac, Scarlett Silver, and Bo McIndoo.

He was preceded in death by beloved wife, Alice Lankford and daughter Leslie Beasley.

A gathering of Mr. Lankford’s family and friends will be from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., with a funeral service at 7:00 p.m., Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Broussard’s, 505 North 12th Street, Nederland. A graveside service will be 9:00 a.m., Friday, September 4, 2020, at Oak Bluff Memorial Park, Port Neches.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of The Feed Store Restaurant for all the meals he enjoyed, the love they showed, and for taking good care of him.

Memorial contributions may be made to Midcounty Senior Citizens, 914 Boston Avenue, Nederland, Texas 77627.

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