Richard Laningham

Church Hill, TNRichard “Jerry” Laningham, age 73, of Church Hill, passed away Sunday, March 19, 2017 at his home following an extended illness. Jerry was born in Virginia and had lived majority of his life in Church Hill. He retired from Holston Defense in 1997 with 32 years of service, and he was a member of the McFerrin United Methodist Church.He is preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa Laningham Robinson.Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Crawford Laningham of the home, son, Michael Laningham and wife, Joy of Erwin. Grandchildren, Richard Rogers, Tommy Nelms, Jeremy Robinson and Alex Laningham, sister, Brenda McNutt of Sullivan Gardens and Kathy Osbourne of Jonesville, VA.Calling hours are from 5 to 7 pm Wednesday at the Johnson – Arrowood Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 7 pm Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Regina Shelton and Rev. Bill Rines officiating.Graveside services will be conducted 11 am Thursday at the McPheeters Bend Cemetery with Chris Marshall, Jason Skelton, Jeremy Robinson, Tommy Nelms, Darrick Christian, Jason Spears and Alex Laningham serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be David Reed. Those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:15 am Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the McFerrin United Methodist Church, 117 Mountain View Road, Church Hill, TN 37642.To leave an online message for the Laningham family, please contact us @www.jfhonline.comJohnson – Arrowood Funeral Home of Church Hill is honored to serve the Laningham family.