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Max LANKES Obituary

LANKES, MaxAge 76 of Mt. Juliet. Died Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Max was a member of Maple Hill Church of Christ. He spent 20 years in the U.S. Army, including two tours in Vietnam as a Ranger, Combat Infantry and Master Jumper and retired with the rank of Major. He was awarded 3 Bronze Stars, one with Valor. After retirement from the military, he obtained an agency with Nationwide Insurance Company where he retired after 22 years. He was a member and past president of the Mt. Juliet Breakfast Rotary Club, past president of the Mt. Juliet Booster's Club and a member of the Tyler Cates American Legion Post #281. Max was the son of the late Max Lankes and Maria Lankes Mulhern. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Corley Lankes and his son, Max Thomas Lankes. He is survived by children, Tim (Julia) Lankes, Tana (John) White and Todd (Tammy) Lankes; brother, Al (Anna) Lankes; grandchildren, Chelsea, Tazz, Tabitha, Spencer, Justin and Colton; great grandchildren, Cooper and Hayden; companion, Charlene Carter. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m., Saturday, November 3, 2012 at Victory Baptist Church, 1777 Tate Lane, Mt. Juliet, TN with Russ Corley officiating. Interment with Full Military Honors will follow at Mt. Juliet Memorial Gardens. Active Pallbearers will be Tazz White, Justin Lankes, Colton Lankes, Spencer Thompson, Bob Lankes, Jim Hunter, Andy Bond, Dr. David Clariday and Hoover Sutherland. Honorary Pallbearers will be Members of the Mt. Juliet Breakfast Rotary Club and Earl Beaty. Flowers accepted or memorials may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256. Visitation will be 4-8 p.m., Thursday and Friday at BOND MEMORIAL CHAPEL, N. Mt. Juliet Road and Weston Drive, Mt. Juliet, TN, (615) 773-2663. OBIT LINE, (615) 641-2663 www.bondmemorial.com

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Published by The Tennessean on Oct. 31, 2012.

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George E. Davidson

July 25, 2024

This photo of Max was taken in Japan when he was in his early 20s. He was a paratrooper at the time and we jumped together frequently. He was a very intelligent man with an impressive military experience. My wife, Mary Sue and I introduced him to his wife Nancy. My condolences to his family.
Sincerely, former Sargent George E. Davidson

James Reynolds

May 26, 2020

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dennis F Hightower

March 16, 2019

Belatedly, I would like to convey my condolences to the Lankes family. Max and I served together as Airborne/ Rangers in the 1/501st Infantry, 101st Airborne Division (1962-1965); and again in the 199th Infantry Brigade (Sep) (Light), in Vietnam (1968-1969). I discovered his death today, as I thought about the 50th reunion of our combat service this summer. I will never forget the sad day he told me he had to return home for the burial of his son. Max was an outstanding officer and a devoted patriot - he will be sorely missed. RIP, my friend. Dennis F. Hightower, Washington, DC

Max and Maria during their visit to Bavaria.

November 6, 2012

We were very shocked to hear about Max. Our thoughts are with his family at this difficult time. We have fond memories of Max and his whole family and our time spent at his house with Tante Maria. RIP Max.. love Julie and Christian and David and Jessica from Bavaria.

Janet and Ken Parkhurst

November 2, 2012

How do I remember Max Lankes? I remember him as a caring and loving man to his family, to his friends, his church, and his country. He has left a wonderful legacy for his children and friends. My prayer is that God gives each of you comfort, strength, and peace. With all our Love!

Mark and Kathy Johnson

November 2, 2012

Our sincere condolences to the entire Lankes Family on the passing of Max. A nation has lost a great patriot and a family has lost a great man. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Douglas Kreulen

October 31, 2012

Please accept my deepest sympathy to the Lankes family and friends. May God continue to look over each of you. Rangers lead the way!

Andrew & Florence Soltys

October 31, 2012

Max Lankes was our neighbor on Medearis Drive, Old Hickory (Mt. Juliet). His wife Nancy greeted us warmly upon our transfer from New York City in 1970. His children were most gracious to ours. We especially became good friends with his stepdad, Jim and mother, Maria Mulhern. A most wonderful and loving family. Max loved his country and his neighborhood and always was a contributor to social and school efforts. He now joins his wonderful Nancy in Heaven. Max, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO OUR COUNTRY and now "Requiescat in Pace - Rest in Peace", my good friend.

October 31, 2012

I am so blessed to have known this great man. I will always remember his great smile and sweet spirit.Praying for all of the family during this difficult time.
Love, Susie

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