Obsequies 
for 
 
James H. Lanham 
 
October 10, 1928 
 
April 28, 1981 
 
MT. CANAAN BAPTIST CHURCH Trenton, ,S. C. 
Saturday, May 2, 1981 -- 12:00 Noon 
Reverend George L. Brightharp, Officiating 
 
 Obituary 
James Hoover Lanham, age 52, son of Mrs. Eehel Lanham and the late Joseph S. Lanham entered into Eternal rest, April 28, 1981, at the University Hospital, Augusta, Ga. 
Mr. Lanham was born in Edgefield County on October 10,1928. He attended Bettis Academy High School and Junior College; Earn his Bachelar's degree from Clarlin College, and his Master of Science Degree in Earth Science from Virginia State University. He served actively in the U.S. Armed Forces from May 1951 til May 1953 and was honorably discharged from Ready Reserve on the 12th day of October 1956. 
A t the time of his death he was employed at Kennedy Middle School in Aiken as an earth science teacher and was a member of the board of directors: S. C. Department of Social Services, also secretary of the Mt. Canaan Baptist Association and Assistant Sunday School Teacher of the Adult Class. 
As a former coach and teacher in the public schools of Edgefield County (W.E. Parker), Mr. Lanham touched the lives of many youth, thereby causing them to develop into better men and women. 
Thus ends the life of a loving Son, Father and Brother and most of all a dear and devoted Husband. 
"Rest in peace Lanham, I Love You." "Weilk" 
" God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things 1 can, and the Wisdom to know the difference" 
Survivors include his wife, Willia: J. Lanham, 2 daughters; Julia E. and Jennifer M.; 2 sons; James J. and Joseph Drew.. His mother; Ethel Lanham; 3 sisters; Mrs. Louise Nicholson and Mrs. Pearl Adams, Edgefield, S. C., and Mrs. Ruby Campbell, Phila delphia, Pa.; a devoted friend; John Jackson; 2 aunts, 5 uncles and a host o f nieces, nephews, cousins and sorrowing friends. 
Acknowledgement 
In times like these wre need a Savior and friends. The family wishes to extend their sincere appreciation for each kind expression of sympathy shown during their bereavement and your presence during this memorial service. 
The Family 
 
 Order of Service 
The Reverend George Brightharp, Presiding 
P relu d e................................................................................ Mr. Williams 
Processional 
H ym n......................... "Abide With Me" ............................ The Choir 
The Holy Scripture: Old and New Testam ent............................Rev. Andrew Adams 
The Invocation................................................... Rev. W. H. Hightower 
Hymn . . . . "Father I Stretch My Hands to Thee" . . . . The Choir 
R em ark s........................................................... Mr. Christopher Brooks Principal, Kennedy Middle School 
Silent Reading of the O bituary.......................................... Soft Music 
The E u lo gy ......................................................... Rev. G. L. Brightharp 
Recessional Hymn .. "Shall We Gather at the River" . . The Choir 
Interment Committal and Benediction....................... Mt. Canaan Church Cemetery 
At The Top of The Road "But Lord " she said, "My shoulders still are strongI have been used to bear the load so long; "And see, the hill is passed, smooth the road." "Yet," said the stranger, "Yield me now thy load." Gently he took it from her, and she stood Straight-limbed and lithe, in new found maidenhood'! Amid long, sunlit fields; around them sprang A tender breeze, and birds and rivers sang. " My Lord," she said, "the land is very fair!" Smiling she answered, "Was it not so there?" "There?" In her voice wondering question lay; "Was I not always here, then, as today?" He turned to her with strange, deep eyes aflame: " Knowest thou not this kingdom, nor my name?" 'Nay," she replied, " but this I understandThat thou are Lord of Life in this land!" "Yea, child," he murmured, scarce above his breath; " Lord of Land! but men have named me death." 
Charles Buxtoxn 
 
 Active Pallbearers 
 
Thaddeus Brayboy Johnny Williams, Sr. Joe F. Anderson 
 
Cornelius Palmore Mike Mosley Bobby Thomas 
 
Honorary Pallbearers 
Faculty members of Kennedy Middle School and Former co-workers. 
 
Flower Bearers 
Faculty members of Kennedy Middle School and Deaconess Board of Mt. Canaan Baptist Church 
 
SERVICES ENTRUSTED TO 
LIBERTY MORTUARY 
NORTH AUGUSTA, S. C. 
 
I. M. STOKES, JR. Director 
 
G. L. BRIGHTHARP Proprietor