James William Lanning

James William Lanning, 76, of Circleville passed away on February 24, 2021.  He was born on July 23, 1944 in Lancaster to William and Mildred (Gaver) Lanning.  Jim was a Vietnam Air Force Veteran retired from Sears and Chillicothe VA.  He was a member and trustee of Cornerstone Christian Church, was a True Patriot, who played football for Woody Hayes from 1962-1964 and was a scout leader of Pack 55 and  mentored two Eagle Scouts.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  James is survived by his wife Barbara Jean (McCafferty) Lanning, children John (Genie) Speckman, James Matthew (Amy) Speckman, Skott Michael (Belinda Brambila), Scott Mans and Kristy (John) Mans, 14 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, sister Lois Ann Beery and by several nieces and nephews.  Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Wellman Funeral Home, Circleville with cremation to follow.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday from 1-4 p.m.  Covid 19 restrictions will apply.  Online condolences can be made to www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com.