Joseph Leonard "JL" Lanham, age 87 of Lebanon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 07, 2026 at home with his wife Mary Ann Lanham, Timothy Lanham Jr. and Emily Lanham, his caregiver for the last year and a half, by his side. He was born March, 02, 1938 in Lebanon, to the late Leonard and Ruby (Brady) Lanham. JL was a farmer, and ran Lanham Brothers Ready Mix for over 20 years. He always liked to joke and cut up, and he always left big shoes to fill wherever he went. He was a friend to all, who everyone loved, and will be deeply missed.

Besides his parents, JL was preceded in death by his siblings, Leon Lanham, Robert Lanham, Louis Newton, Margaret George, Edith Caldwell, Bernice Lanham, and Carolyn Flock.

Survivors include his loving wife of 67 years, Mary Ann Lanham; sons, Timothy Dale (Emily) Lanham Jr., and Tim (Debbie) Lanham; brother, Jerry (Janie) Lanham; grandchildren, Jessica Lanham, Kaitlyn Lanham, Dallas Lanham, Eli Lanham, Cody (Cheyenne) Harrington, and Jordan Harrington; and great-grandchildren, Olivia, Addie, Ember, Levi, Skylar, Bentley, Hunter, Sophie, Owen, Briar, and Nova.

Pallbearers are Tracy Brockman, Henry Brockman, Jody Raley, Don George Jr., Butch Farmer, and George Caldwell.

Honorary Pallbearers are Jerry Lanham, Timothy Lanham Jr., Emily Lanham, Byron Lyvers, Gary Caldwell, and Greg Caldwell.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home with Pastor Troy Mattingly officiating. Interment will follow in St. Augustine Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00-8:00 P.M. on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Bosley Funeral Home.