Robert Frank Lane

Robert (Bob) Frank Lane, age 72 of North Richland Hills, walked into the arms of the Lord on Oct. 19, 2017 while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes – traveling the world with his beloved wife, Gloria. Known for building and strengthening churches, Bob’s career in ministry spanned nearly six decades, both at home in Texas -- including 12 years growing North Park Baptist Church in North Richland Hills into a vibrant community and serving as senior pastor for 10 years at Fox Avenue Baptist Church in Lewisville – as well as in communities across the country. Since 1999, he served as Executive Director of The Inquest Group, a national nonprofit devoted to equipping pastors, planters, leaders and missionaries across many denominations with time-tested skills and strategies for effective ministry. Bob was curious about and cared for everyone he met, striking up conversations with total strangers and recalling details about friends & acquaintances he hadn’t seen in years. And the people he knew best loved him dearly; he was an adored husband, father, son, and sibling. He is survived by a large and loving family – mother Oleta Moffitt; his wife of 52 years, Gloria; children Greg (Aimee), Tracey (Clint) and Brad (Liv); siblings Karen Latino (Charles), Michael Moffitt (Cheryl), Stephen Lane (Leanna), Sam Moffitt (Donna), Sally Lane and Phil Lane; and nine grandchildren. He is preceded in death by father Frank Lane, stepfather Wilson Moffitt and stepsister Sue Gilley. A visitation will be held Thursday, Nov 2 from 6-8pm at Bluebonnet Hills in Colleyville. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at North Park Baptist Church in North Richland Hills on Saturday, Nov 4 at 1pm, followed by an entombment ceremony at Bluebonnet Hills and then a reception back at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Bob Lane Memorial Fund at North Park Baptist Church (NorthParkNow.com).