He was born in Pasadena, Texas on September 13th, 1954, to Billy and Louise Lankford. He was married to Norma Lankford for 51 years.
Mike had a career in the Petro- Chemical Industry for many years before retiring from LCY Elastomers in 2017. He was a longtime member of Life Church and had a passion for family, fishing, grilling, the Astros, and travel.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Billy and Louise Lankford; sisters, Linda Lankford and Carolyn Lankford Carter; and brother, Ronald Lankford.
He is survived by his wife; Norma Willhoite Lankford; brother, Ricky Lankford; son, Scott Lankford and his wife Erica; daughter, Jana Lankford Narvaez and her husband Andy; grandchildren, Bryce Lankford, Ella Lankford, Emma Narvaez, and Drew Narvaez; his beloved fur baby, Bindi, and many more family and friends.