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Jake LAMKINS
April 28, 2023
Jim is remembered fondly by his many friends from Central Airlines and the old Frontier Airlines at http://FAL-1.tripod.com/Jim_Lankton.html
Jerry, Deanna, Rylee, Jordan, Jake Jackson
May 6, 2013
To Scott Lankton and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this time of sorrow. What amazing life Jim lived and will be remembered by all that knew him. Lifting your family in prayer.
Threta Davis
May 6, 2013
Kindest regards to the Lankton family To Scott, a devoted son, giving to his father and mother daily. To Kelly, the kindest and most giving daughter in law, always cooking and caring for Scott's family and being the support Scott needs. May Willard rest in peace knowing he was loved dearly. Threta
Malana Kuntz
May 5, 2013
Jim Jim - my hero. The best grandfather I could have been blessed with. So many memories flood my mind. Afternoons in the pool, playing "grocery store", math homework, drawing and doing woodwork. Later in life, you were the one to always sing my praises and express your love for me so unconditionally. You were a beautiful man, inside and out. You enriched my life beyond measure. I will carry you with me in my heart. Always - your la Paloma Linda. Lanie bird.
May 4, 2013
H. A. "Frosty" Frost
May 4, 2013
As many who knew Jim, they will remember him, as I do, as "Gentleman Jim". He was a pleasure to fly with as well as to socialize with. He was a good pilot and leader of his crew on every trip I flew co-pilot for him. My condolences to his wife and family in this time of grief. He will be missed.
H.A. "Frosty" Frost
Jake Lamkins
May 4, 2013
All Jim's many friends at central Airlines and the old Frontier Airlines are saddened to hear of his passing. Our condolences to Margie and his family.
Hugh Barron
May 4, 2013
As a young co-pilot at Central Airlines I soon realized that Jim was one of the finest men employed there. Over the years I grew to respect his devotion to family and his expert ablity to fly the DC-3. I will always remember Captain Lankton. God bless the family.....Hugh Barron
Judy "Poco rojo" Lankton
May 4, 2013
My Jim Jim .. Thank for your selfless giving to me .. From childhood .. Welcoming me into your family & loving me, lane & grant so tenderly .. I have known 2 exceptional men in my life.. My father & you.. You made a huge difference in your poco Rojas life .. Even to the last breath you were surrounded by your huge loving family .. We will care for Margie our Gg .. & we will all meet again .. Vio con dios mi grande amigo .. Mitzpah
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