Richard Clyde Lanier

Mr. Richard Clyde Lanier, age 80, of Douglas, GA passed away on Thursday, May 3, 2018, at Vista Park.  Lanier was born on March 20, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina to the late Brasel Lanier and Ida Lupo Lanier, Richard was formally from Dillon, SC. 

Survivors include: Wife: Betty Day Lanier of Douglas, GA; Three Sons; Tony Harrell of Gallatin, TN, Terry (Hollie) Harrell of Gallatin, TN, and Tommy (Lynn) Harrell of Douglas, GA;  Grandchildren; Joshua Harrell, Courtney Sheffield, Hanna Roberts, Hayden Harrell and Six Great Grandchildren. Mr. Lanier was preceded in death  by: Father: Brasel Lanier, Mother; Ida Lupo Lanier.  

Richard served approximately 10 years in the US Marines with honorary discharge as Staff Sgt., to attend college.  He graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Pembroke College.

He was a member of the Pine Grove Baptist Church in Douglas, GA. 

The family will receive friends Saturday, May 5, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Sims Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 4:00 PM at the Sims Funeral Home with Rev. John Carver officiating.  Interment to follow at the City of Douglas Cemetery. 

Sims Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

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