John "Johnny" Lannom was born September 19, 1958 to Rosa Spry Lannom and James (Jim) Lannom in Memphis, Tennessee. 

John was a subcontractor hardwood floor layer most of his life. He spent all of his life in Memphis. 

He leaves one sister, Judy Lannom Weeks (Mike). Also leaving one nephew, Brent Weeks and one great niece, Karissa Weeks. John had numerous cousins and friends. 

John was preceded in death by his parents and his very special friend, Kim.