Phillip "Phil" Anthony Lanford

Phillip “Phil” Anthony Lanford – a 76 year-old native of Mobile, Alabama and resident of Semmes passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2026. A veteran of the United States Marine Corps who reached the rank of Staff Sergeant, he served in the Vietnam War earning three Purple Hearts. A mechanic and millwright by trade, he retired after a more than 40 year career. Mr. Lanford enjoyed restoring antique cars with his best friend, Randy Gray, and travelling with his family.

Mr. Lanford was preceded in death by his parents, Paul Addison Lanford and Ruby Bernice Lofton Lanford; brother, Dwight Lanford; and nephew, Dean Hillman. He is survived by his beloved wife of 49 years, Cathy Gray Lanford; daughter, Kristina Martin (Jeremy); grandchildren, Austin Martin and Arabella Martin; sister, Paulette Hillman (David); niece, Joanna Friske (Wesley); great-nephew, Logan Friske; other relatives and friends.

Graveside services and interment with military honors will be held in the Alabama State Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spanish Fort on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. Condolences may be offered at www.radneyfuneralhome-saraland.com.