Maysville – Donald R. Lanthorn, 90, of Maysville, Kentucky passed away on Saturday, December 21, 2024 at the Maysville Nursing and Rehabilitation Facility. He was the widower of Nora Updike Lanthorn who passed in 2009. Mr. Lanthorn had previously worked at Wald's Manufacturing and later retired from Browning's Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Central Baptist Church where he served as a Deacon for over fifty years. Don was a family man who loved spending time with his family. He loved his church, loved vacations and was a great handyman.

Don was born in Concord, Kentucky on December 17, 1934 the son of the late Leslie and Anna Bruce Lanthorn.

He is survived by his four children, Rick Lanthorn (Sandra) of Tollesboro, Dennis Lanthorn of Paris, Anita Wallingford (Donald) of Blue Bank and Susan Gilbert (Tim) of Maysville; nine grandchildren, twenty-three great grandchildren and his special friend Geraldine Tully.

Besides his wife and his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Roy Lanthorn, Frank Lanthorn, George Lanthorn and Ed Lanthorn.

Funeral services for Donald Lanthorn will be held at the Central Baptist Church at 11:00 AM Saturday, December 28, 2024                                with Rev. Robert Donovan officiating. Burial will follow in the Maysville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Gilbert, Matt Gilbert, Aaron Wallingford, Adam Wallingford, Jacob Wallingford, Tim Gilbert and Donald Wallingford. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM until the hour of the sevice. Memorials may be made to the Central Baptist Church Building Fund or to Huntington's Disease at hsda.org

Arrangements are entrusted to the Knox and Brothers Funeral Home. Condolences at knoxbrothersfuneralhome.com