Lance Lanier

Ludowici – Lance E. Lanier, 61, passed away Thursday, September 29, 2022.  He was born in Jesup and lived in Long County for the past twenty-two years.  He retired from Georgia DOT and worked several years in signal maintenance for the City of Hinesville.  An outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and piddling.  Lance had a huge heart and was known to do favors for family, friends, or even strangers any time a need arose.  He attended the Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Mollie Lanier, and his siblings, Glenda Miller and Eric Lanier.

Survivors are his wife, Melissa Poppell Lanier of Ludowici; son, Joshua Lanier of Statesboro; sisters, Linda Freeman and husband Ken and Annette Coulson of Brunswick, and Rita Duncan of Jesup; brother, Curtis Lanier and wife Katie of Tampa, FL; several nieces and nephews; his fur child, Finley Lanier, and all of his other fur babies.

Graveside services will be Tuesday, October 4 at 3 PM at Davis Cemetery in Long County with Rev. Michael Poppell and Rev. Danny Stilwell officiating.

Family and friends may sign the online register at www.howardfuneralga.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Howard Funeral Home of Ludowici.

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