OCTOBER 8, 2018 @ 11:00 AM Elim Baptist Church 2861 Mt. Auburn Street Augusta, GA 30904 Presiding Minister Rev. Charles Sanders I . : to . Q5Kjme(f0in(j &ekbrati0n Ellihue Gaskin Lanham Sunrise August 31, 1952 ~ Sunset September 26, 2018 bitmrp Ellihue Gaskin Lanham Ellihue Gaskin Lanham was bom to the late David and Minnie Lanham in Augusta, Georgia on August 31, 1952. He was the fifth of ten siblings. At an early age, he was baptized and became a member of Elim Baptist Church. He was faced with the responsibility of taking care of the household with his five younger siblings after the death of their mother. He continued to instill the values and responsibilities his parents stressed in the family, especially the importance of an education. Ellihue graduated from John M. Tutt High School and Paine College earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1974. A portion of his work experience was at Paine College where he served as Assistant/Director of Financial Aid from 1976 through 1978. He also managed his personal care home, and was employed with the Augusta National Golf Course for 20 years. His enjoyments and hobbies were reading, politics, carpentry, fishing and other sports and family events. His most exciting time was during the annual Augusta Masters Tournament week. Ellihue is survived by his wife, Sharon Lanham of 40 years, a son and daughter, DeMarcus and Brittany Lanham, a grandson, DeMarcus Gaskin Lanham (mother Cinney Patterson); siblings, David (Hattie) Lanham, Mozelle (Marvin) Cummings, Pauline (Theodore) Webb, Raymond (Zettie) Lanham, Dorothy (Lester) Young, Willie (Loretta) Lanham, Clora (Ronnie) Lewis, Minnie (Keith) Whitaker, Ellis (Stephanie) Lanham, and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. Acknowledgements We, the Lanham family would like to express our deepest gratitude and sincere thanks. Perhaps you sent a lovely card or beautiful flowers. Perhaps you spoke the kindest words, as any friend could say. Whatever you did to console our hearts we thank you so very much as we continue to get through this difficult day. rder of Qtbervice PROCESSIONAL PRAYER REV. CHARLES SANDERS SCRIPTURES OLD TESTAMENT Psalm 23 NEW TESTAMENT Romans 14: 7-9 SELECTION ELIM BAPTIST CHURCH CHOIR FRIEND - LAWRENCE BENNETT BROTHER - ELLIS LANHAM SOLO ADRIAN LANHAM ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS LORETTA LANHAM OBITUARY READ SILENTLY EULOGY EVANGELIST FAY DUKES DONAHUE RECESSIONAL REFLECTIONS (Limit 3 Minutes) 1 ~ Repast ~ The family will be greeting friends at the church fellowship hall immediately after the memorial service. | God saw the road was getting rough The hills were hard to climb. He gently close those lovtag eyes And whispered, "Peace BmThine." The weary hours, th^flTys of pain, The sleepless nigh^Vre passed. The ever patient worn out frame Has found sweet rest at last. A precious one from us is gone A voice we loved is still. A place is vacant in our home Which never cairbe filled. Professional Services Entrusted To: ARLINGTON BURIAL & CREMATION 1220 George C. Wilson Drive, Suite C Augusta, Georgia 30909 (762) 994-0311 www.arlingtonflmeral.com