Lankford, Tab K. age 61 of Tipp City, OH passed away on December 25, 2020. Born May 16, 1959 in Pontiac, MI to the late Donald and Shirley {Hayes} Lankford. Tab is preceded in death by his parents, and mother-in-law, Mattie Grant. Tab is survived by his husband; Michael Grant, Tipp City, OH, son, Eric K. Lankford and daughter, Emily K. Lankford, both of Dayton, OH, sisters; Karen Kaylor, Indianapolis, IN, Terri Lawler, Vandalia, OH and Kris (Stephanie) Lankford, Englewood, OH, father-in-law, Edwin Grant, Kettering, OH, sister-in-laws; Jeannie Warden, Benita Hill, Melissa (Eric) Haynes, brother-in-law, Gary Grant, all of Kettering, OH, nieces and nephews, and his special friends Paula (Scott) Jewitt, Tipp City, OH, Karen (Eric) Kessler, New Carlisle, OH and Angela Shinkle.
Tab was a graduate of Sinclair Community College and worked for Eagle Certification Group as an ISO Auditor. He enjoyed kayaking, painting and was a wonderful chef. Tab played the acoustic guitar and had a beautiful singing voice. He was a fierce friend to many and will be dearly missed.
A private family service will be held at a later date. Arrangements by FRINGS AND BAYLIFF FUNERAL HOME, 327 W. Main St. Tipp City, OH 45371.