Lankford, Jeffrey Gordon – age 53 departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at Parkwest Hospital. He was born to the late Jerome and Mary Lankford. Jeffrey was a graduate of Oak Park and River Forest High School in Oak Park IL., and received his Associate Degree from Triton College in Chicage, IL. He was a Brilliant Artist and Musician he played in live bands all over Chicago, later he worked as Manager for PIP Printing Company. He leaves behind to mourn:  a daughter, Reyla; 2 grandchildren , Nas and Iyas;  Jeff is also survived by 7 siblings, Charles (Kippy) Brown, William (Mike) Henderson, Sandra D. Brown, Robert (Jerry) Lankford, Keith A. Lankford, Tonya M. Stigall and Mark K. Lankford and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins nieces, nephews and friends. Family will receives friends on Friday, December 13, 2013 at Unity Mortuary from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. with funeral service to follow with Elder DeWayne Stevens officiating. Family will assemble at Unity Mortuary at 11:30 A.M.