Mr. Ronnie L. Lankford Sr. passed away peacefully at his residence, on November 23, 2017. Mr. Ronnie L. Lankford Sr. was born on November 11, 1944, to his mother, Mrs. Vivian Jameson, and had one sibling (sister), Mrs. Carolyn D. Williamson. Both of them preceded him in death. Mr. Ronnie L. Lankford Sr. married Mrs. Deborah Gene Lankford (Robinson), in Cleveland, Ohio, who preceded him in death. Mr. Lankford, Sr. was employed in the city of Cleveland, Ohio. During his leisure time, Ronnie enjoyed fishing at one of his favorite fishing holes, and ended the day showcasing his prized catch with a tasty meal. He is survived by his six children: Mr. Lavelle M. Lankford (Elaine), Grovetown, Georgia; Ms. Erica Lankford (Salt Lake City, Utah); Mr. Lamar M. Lankford (Miami, Florida); Mr. Ira L. Hawkins, (Cleveland, Ohio); Ms. Sharde Bennett (Cleveland, Ohio); and Mr. Ronnie L. Lankford, Jr. (Cleveland, Ohio); a host of loving grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two nieces: Beverly and Veronica Crawford; one nephew: Earnest Crawford; family and friends.