LANNING, Terry Wayne - b. July 27, 1950 - d. October 14. 2020

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Terry Wayne Lanning, 70, of Coffeyville, Kansas, passed away October 14, 2020 at his home.  He was born on July 27, 1950 in Eureka, Kansas to Eugene and Hazel (VanBuskirk) Lanning.

Terry grew up in Howard, Kansas and attended the local schools, graduating from Howard High School in 1968.  In 1969, he joined the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War.  After receiving his honorable discharge in 1974, he returned to Elk County, Kansas. 

On July 27, 1974, Terry was united in marriage to Rita Floyd at Moline, Kansas.  Following their marriage, they made their home in Coffeyville and raised their three children.  Terry worked in the molding department at Jencast for 39 years, retiring in 2012.

Terry enjoyed woodworking, gardening, and was an avid baseball fan.  For several years, he coached Little League baseball and later American Legion baseball.  He loved spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren playing ball games.

Survivors include his wife, Rita Lanning of the home; his children, Eric (Dawn) Lanning, Tera Lanning, and Daniel Lanning, all of Coffeyville, Kansas; his grandchildren, Dalton Lanning of Orlando, Florida and Sydnie Lanning of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma; his siblings, Larry Lanning, Mary (Roy) Wade, and Kathy (Sam) Fouts; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Bob Clark, Gary (Marsha) Floyd, Larry (Rosemary) Floyd, Bob (Donna) Floyd, Rodger (Connie) Floyd, Janice (Rick) Lanning, and Harold (Brenda) Floyd.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugene and Hazel Lanning; and his siblings, Bill (Paula) Lanning, Tom Lanning, Wanda Clark, Phyllis (Melvin) Friend, and Waunita Floyd.

Following Terry's wishes, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service celebrating his life will be announced at a later date.  The family suggests memorial to the Coffeyville Recreation Commission Youth Baseball program.  Contributions may be left with or mailed in care of David W Barnes Funeral Home, 306 North Cline Road, Coffeyville, Kansas 67337 which is in charge of arrangements.

(taken from the David W. Barnes Funeral Home website)