Rev. Albert James Lane Sr.

Reverend Albert James Lane Sr. age 91 of Brunswick, Georgia a beloved Husband, Daddy, and Papa closed his eyes for the final time in this world and opened them to see the face of his Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, July 13, 2019.

Born September 23, 1927 in Jesup, Georgia, Reverend Lane served in the United States Navy in the South Pacific during World War II. In addition, he served in the United States Army Air Core in Alaska. Reverend Lane was a boiler maker at Babcock & Wilcox for 29 years. He also pastored several local churches for over 47 years.

Reverend Lane was a beloved Daddy to 4 children and Papa to 12 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren all of which he gave special nicknames. He was the Rock, Prayer Warrior, and Patriarch of his family. Many times it was suspected by his family that Reverend Lane had a direct line to Heaven. He attended New Life Sanctuary.

Reverend Lane was preceded in death by his parents George W. Lane and Delora Arnett Lane Epperson; Brothers Alton Lane, George W. Lane, Jr., and Eddie A. Lane; Sisters Addie Lee Geiger, Bernice Drawdy, Dora Lane, Margaret Smith, Myrtis Hall, and Susie Lane.

He is survived by his loving wife of 71 years Flora Braddy Lane; Children Kathy Lane Rinehart (Michael), Albert James Lane, Jr. (Glenda), Debra Lane Minix (Don) and Bruce Anthony Lane (Regina); Grandchildren Stacie Evans Williams (Troy), William Evans (Kristi), James S. Lane, B.J. Lane, Matthew Lane (Baylie), Jennifer Minix Gorbutt (Jonathan), Melody Lane Walsh (Jordan) Brian Thomas Minix (Kristin), Kelsey Lane, Kayla Lane Smyth (Alex), Joshua Lane, and Dawson Lane; 16 Great Grandchildren; Sisters Ureta Miller and Janelle O’Neal; and several nieces and nephews.

A visitation for Reverend Lane will be held Tuesday, July 16, 2019 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at New Life Sanctuary, 940 Harry Driggers Blvd. in Brunswick, Georgia followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM with Pastor Dana Swain officiating. Interment will follow the service at Palmetto Cemetery, 3412 Ross Rd, in Brunswick, Georgia.

Serving as Pallbearers will be William Evans, James S. Lane, Brian Minix, Joshua Lane, Dawson Lane, Matthew Lane Troy Williams, Jonathan Gorbutt, and Jordan Walsh.

Serving as Honorary Pallbearers will be Dr. David Heine, Donna McDaniel, Glen Lewis, Rachel Swain, Louis Davis, Elba Davis, Sid Gonzales, Sandy Gonzales, Michael Gonzales, Candy Gonzales, Danny Wright, Holly Wright Diamond, Daniel Wright, Olan Chancey, Betty Chancey, Donna Dowling, Tommie Powers, First Light Caregivers, and Hospice of the Golden Isles.