John Lampkin

1940 - 2022

John Lampkin, 81, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 22, 2022, at Suncoast Hospice, Bayfront Health Center in St. Petersburg, Fla. John was born March 7, 1940, in Laurel Creek, W.Va., to the late James and Violet (Barney) Lampkin. He was a proud veteran, serving in the Air Force. John retired from General Motors in Lordstown as a superintendent after 36 years of employment. He was active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, a lifelong member of the VFW and other social organizations. He was a snowbird, splitting his time between Ohio and Florida for the last 20 years. John was an avid Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. When John wasn't watching sports, he enjoyed spending time in the sun and tinkering around the house. Besides his parents, John was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara K. Lampkin; his stepson, Randy Findlay; and five siblings. He is survived by his wife, Judy Lampkin; his son, Keith Lampkin and his partner, Jacqueline Hughes; his daughter, Tami Lampkin and her partner, Jeff Smith; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; his sister, Darlene Kinard; and many nieces, nephews, good friends and Judy's family, whom he was very fond of. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2022, at the Lane Funeral Homes, Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. NE in Warren. The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Interment in Pineview Memorial Park. Visit www.lanefuneralhomes.com to share memories and condolences with John's family.