Donald (Don) Bruce Lanier, age 73, passed away and went to be with the Lord, Jesus Christ on Monday, January 23, 2023 after a difficult bout with Alzheimer’s disease. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Lance Lanier; his beloved son, Anson Brent Lanier; and his beautiful wife, Debbie Lanier. He is survived by his son, Michael Todd Lanier of Canton, Ga; Erin Snow Oates (Wyatt) of Tucker, GA; beloved grandchildren, Lily Annelise Oates and Natalie Ansley Oates; brother, Gray Lanier (Roz) of Jacksonville, FL; and many nieces and nephews, cousins, extended family, and a great many cherished friends.
Don was born in Jacksonville, FL, on September 25th, 1949 to the late Royce and Barbara Lanier. He was raised in Jacksonville as a devout Christian. He remained a dedicated Christian throughout his time on Earth. He was a current member of First Baptist Church of Snellville (Church on Main), and was a member of the Seekers Life Group Sunday School Class. Don graduated from Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville, and Valdosta State College where he met his loving wife, Debbie. He was an awesome, strong, loving, and kind Father to his three children, and an amazing G-Daddy to his two granddaughters. Don spent a good portion of his working life as a Vice President at Munich American, was a diligent and hard worker, always doing well at whatever he endeavored to do. He lettered and excelled in multiple high school sports, and was loved by his fellow players and peers. Don was known to all to be a deeply loving, caring, steadfast, and calm person. He never complained and was unshakable. He held God, family, and friends as the most important gifts of life. His granddaughters were a special blessing that he cherished every moment, even in his final days. He is, and always will be, deeply missed by his family.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2023 from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM at Tom M. Wages Funeral Snellville Chapel, Snellville, GA. There will be a Celebration of life held on Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel at Macon Memorial Park Cemetery, Macon, GA. Burial will be in Macon Memorial Park Cemetery. Should friends desire, contributions can be made in his memory to The Alzheimer’s Association https://www.alz.org, or a charity of your choice.
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