Walter Lane Sr.

Walter Lane, Sr. 89 of Hanover passed away Wednesday, September 30, 2015 at Bowers Hospice House. Born October 5, 1925 at Trailee, WV, he was the son of the late Henry Lane and Sarah Tolliver Lane. Mr. Lane was a WWII Army Combat veteran having served the allied forces in Germany. He was a retired pipe liner for Columbia Gas with 35 years of service. He was an avid outdoorsman, he loved to hunt, but he loved being with his family most of all. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Pansy Lane; an infant son, Jeffrey Lane; his grandson, Calvin Lane; 2 brothers and 4 sisters. Survivors include 4 sons: Donnie Lane of Hanover; Freddie Lane and his wife, Lanette of Raven Dale, CA; Walter “Rusty” Lane, Jr. and his wife, Melissa New of Marlinton, WV and Sidney Lane of Hanover 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren He is also survived by a host of nieces, nephews and beloved friends. The family wishing to extend their thanks and appreciation to the staff and nurses of the Bowers Hospice House A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, October 5, 2015 at the Mullens Family Cemetery, Makejah’s Ridge with Rev. Tommy Knotts officiating Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be David Justice, Ron Dalwrimple and Billy Elkins The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. on Sunday, October 4, 2015 in the Calfee Funeral Service Chapel. Those wishing to extend their condolences may do so by visiting www.calfeefuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Bower Hospice House. 454 Cranberry Drive, Beckley, WV 25801. Calfee Funeral and Cremation Service of Pineville is serving