Hollis Davis Lanning

Hollis D. Lanning, age 85, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was born September 30, 1924 in Churchland, NC to Walter and Letitia Lanning. Hollis was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps., WWII, was a longtime member of Maize Road Baptist Church, and retired after 37 years of service from Nationwide Insurance Company. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Conrad and Kenneth; wife of 55 years, Grace; and son, Jerry. Hollis is survived by his loving family: wife, Rita; children: Jean (Don) Tanner, Jimmy (Debbie) Lanning and Jan (Brett) Castle; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Lanning; step-children: Michelle (Tom) Walton and Dan (Laurie) Sayre; grandchildren: Beth (Brian) Palmer, D.J., Josh and Kristin Tanner, Jason and Alex Lanning, Ryan (Melissa), Adam, and Aryn Castle; step-grandson, Alex Sayre; great grandchildren: Laura Jean and Micah Tanner, Arianna Marie and Emma Grace Castle; and dear friend, Wilber Rupe. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Friday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where the funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Son-in-law, Pastor Brett Castle will officiate. Burial to follow at Kingwood Memorial Park. Hollis’ life was a testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he loved so dearly. He was a very giving man, loved spending time with his entire family, and was there to lend a helping hand when needed. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Contributions may be made in his memory to Maize Road Baptist Church Youth Fund, 4251 Maize Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.

Hollis D. Lanning, age 85, of Columbus, passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009. He was born September 30, 1924 in Churchland, NC to Walter and Letitia Lanning. Hollis was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps., WWII, was a longtime member of Maize Road Baptist Church, and retired after 37 years of service from Nationwide Insurance Company. Preceded in death by his parents; brothers: Conrad and Kenneth; wife of 55 years, Grace; and son, Jerry. Hollis is survived by his loving family: wife, Rita; children: Jean (Don) Tanner, Jimmy (Debbie) Lanning and Jan (Brett) Castle; daughter-in-law, Sylvia Lanning; step-children: Michelle (Tom) Walton and Dan (Laurie) Sayre; grandchildren: Beth (Brian) Palmer, D.J., Josh and Kristin Tanner, Jason and Alex Lanning, Ryan (Melissa), Adam, and Aryn Castle; step-grandson, Alex Sayre; great grandchildren: Laura Jean and Micah Tanner, Arianna Marie and Emma Grace Castle; and dear friend, Wilber Rupe. Visitation will be held from 4-7 P.M. on Friday at SCHOEDINGER NORTH CHAPEL, 5554 Karl Road, where the funeral service will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, November 21, 2009. Son-in-law, Pastor Brett Castle will officiate. Burial to follow at Kingwood Memorial Park. Hollis’ life was a testimony to the Lord Jesus Christ, whom he loved so dearly. He was a very giving man, loved spending time with his entire family, and was there to lend a helping hand when needed. He was loved and will be missed by all who knew him. Contributions may be made in his memory to Maize Road Baptist Church Youth Fund, 4251 Maize Road, Columbus, Ohio 43224. Visit www.schoedinger.com to send online condolences to the family.