William Lee “Bill” Lanier, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 06, 2011. Born in Edgecombe County, he was the son of the late Charles Burnice Lanier, Sr. and Alma Grimes Lanier. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, C.B. Lanier, Jr. and James Bruce Lanier.
Bill served his country in the United States Army. He loved hunting, fishing and spending time at the coast.
He leaves behind his sisters, Jean Lanier of Palm Harbor, FL and Dene Lanier Dawes of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law, Anne B. Lanier of Rocky Mount; two daughters, Leigh Anne Poteete and husband Shane of Holly Springs and Wanda West of Raleigh; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, November 09, 2011 at Rocky Mount Memorial Park with Rev. Dr. Carleton McKita officiating. Visitation with the family will follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 1305 Navaho Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh NC 27609.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
Cemetery
Rocky Mount Memorial Park
4454 Dortches Blvd., Hwy 43
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
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