Bluffton, Ohio
Michael “Mike” “Big Ugly” W. Lanham, 45, passed away on February 24, 2021, at 4:12 pm, at his residence, after a long battle of a heart disease and diabetes.
Mike was born December 22, 1975 in Okinawa, Japan, to Michael Lanham and Linda (Lenny) Kinn. On October 5, 2020 he married Stacey (Allemeier) Lanham who survives in Bluffton, OH.
Mike graduated from North Putnam High School. He was a part of the Iron Workers Local 290. He was an avid sports fan. Mike loved watching the Ohio State Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He also enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson. Mike was a pet lover and loved spending time with his two dogs, Chucky and Marley and his cat Max. He also found enjoyment fishing with his friends Terry and Danny. Mike cherished his family and loved his mother so dearly.
Mike is survived by his father, Michael Lanham of Greencastle, IN, mother, Linda (Lenny) Kinn of Bluffton, OH, wife, Stacey (Allemeier) Lanham of Bluffton, OH, sisters, Christina Lanham of Seagrove, NC, and Pam (Chris) Kashman of Banbridge, IN, special friends, Terry Howell of Cairo, OH and Danny Herr of Lima, OH.
He is preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Lanham and George Lanham.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 2:00pm at CHILES-LAMAN FUNERAL HOMES, BLUFFTON CHAPEL. Father John McLoughlin to officiate the service.
Visitation will be on Friday, March 5, 2021 from 12:00pm to 2:00pm at the BLUFFTON CHAPEL.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association and St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 160 N Spring Street, Bluffton, Ohio 45817.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.