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Lanny Kimbrough Obituary

A casual gathering for a Celebration of Life for Lanny Joseph Kimbrough, 79, Lawrence, KS will be held 2:00 -5:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 27, 2017 at Johnny's West in Lawrence. He died peacefully and surrounded by family on June 22, 2017 at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.

Lanny was born on July 31, 1937 in Fact, Kansas the son of Clayton and Grace (Mock) Kimbrough.

He married Jacque Alvis in 1959. They had two children, Eric Kimbrough and Angela Kimbrough Espinoza (Saul). They were married over 30 years.

He married Barbara Joan Marshall on October 23, 1999 in Fullerton, CA.

Other survivors include two sisters, Karen Bradley (Gary), Pat Kimbrough (Tandy); and several nieces and nephews.

He was Valedictorian of Green High School. He graduated Washburn University Business School.

He was a Phi Delta Theta member since 1955 and President of the Kansas Beta Chapter, 1958.

He started working in college at Cunningham Shields, then to Garlinghouse Co., Victory Life, and had a 30 year career in banking; including Vice President of 1st National Bank and President of Highland Park Bank and Trust. He then became licensed as a Financial Securities Advisor and retired with FSC Securities Corporation.

He was the Chairman of the Marketing Committee for the Kansas Bankers Association, President of Topeka Country Club, Chairman of the Washburn University Board of Regents, President of the Topeka YMCA, a 40 year Topeka Rotarian, Board member of the Stormont Vail Foundation, and Chairman of the Topeka Blood Bank.

His hobbies included scuba diving 35 years, boating, poker, and his pets.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a Memorial contribution made in his name to Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of Warren-McElwain Mortuary.

Online condolences may be posted at www.warrenmcelwain.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jun. 25, 2017.

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Mike Gentry (KS Beta 929)

June 27, 2017

Lanny was a very good man and will be sorely missed. God Bless.

Kathy Eisman

June 27, 2017

I am so sorry to hear of Lanny's passing. He was quite a character! I loved his stories, and he had several. He enjoyed life and never met a stranger. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family at this time.

Marabeth Morton

June 26, 2017

Deepest Sympathy to Pat, Karen and families.

Marabeth Morton

June 26, 2017

Once again I find that our new low country home does not allow me to be there in person to share the Love and Joy with Lanny's family as I could recall not only the fun days at FNBT but also his playing in St. David's Folk Mass services. Blessings for the family and I hope their are many Ohse wieners enjoyed by all......Ray and Suzy

June 25, 2017

Ange and family
I was so shocked to learn about Lanny. I called on Thursday to see if we could meet for lunch Friday and didn't receive an answer. Then I learned the shocking news. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Larry Graham

June 25, 2017

I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4

Mark Frehe

June 25, 2017

Barbara and Pat, So sorry for your loss. Lanny was a good man with a tremendous presence. I am grateful that I was able to get to know him over the couple years I lived in Lawrence.

Jorge & Renna

June 25, 2017

TO THE FAMILY OF LANNY KIMBROUGH, SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. 1THESS 5:17 PRAY CONSTANTLY.

Bruce Douglas

June 25, 2017

My deepest condolences on Lanny's passing. I've only known him for these past few years but like many others, Lanny quickly became a long lost friend. I loved hearing about his love of diving, your precious dogs Thelma and Louise, and his duets with cousin Bobby while they lounged on a boat off the Florida Coast. I think I heard him sing the jingle he wrote for Osi Meats at least a thousand times, and laughed with him each and every time! I will miss his smile, sharp wit, and sharing our 12 year old "ice tea" every Friday. Barbara, you are in my thoughts and my heart throughout this time and always.

June 25, 2017

Ange so sorry for the loss of your father. I have so many great memories of him, but I have to say nobody made better peanut butter waffles than him! Your family is in my thoughts. Susan Brinker

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120 W 13th St, Lawrence, KS 66044

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