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JOHN LANIER Obituary
JOHN MICHAEL LANIER
On Monday, August 18, 2014 of Fort Washington, MD. Beloved son of the late Edith and John Lanier. Also survived by many cousins. Mr. Lanier was an Army Veteran of the Viet Nam War serving in Korea. After Korea he finished his military service at the Pentagon, then working there as a civilian until his retirement. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD (Valet Parking) Sunday, August 24, from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment private. www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com
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He was a sophomore at Albemarle Senior High School in this picture...and was listed as Mike Lanier
Tommy Taylor
September 4, 2014
August 23, 2014
Sending my sincere condolences to the friend and family. May the joyous memories bring you peace during this difficult time. May you also draw consolation and strength from the God of all comfort (2 Cor. 1:3)
Sue,Olivia,Lauren Plater
August 22, 2014
John will be deeply missed. He was a kind, caring man whom I will always have fond memories of.I have and always will cherish his memory. Thanks for the birthday cakes and summers at the beach </3 RIP with the Angels John.
Elizabeth Berry
August 21, 2014
He was a sweet and kind man.. I will truly miss our long conversations.. Sunnybrook will never be the same.. Rip my friend
Al Lee
August 21, 2014
John will be missed by many and for his kind ways. May the comfort of the Lord be with the family during these hard times. Rest in peace my Friend.
August 21, 2014
John was a kind and thoughtful man. He will be greatly missed by his many friends.
Robert Jamroz
August 21, 2014
My deepest condolences on behalf of the DC Chapter of the Black Tie Club International. J M Lanier was a charter member of the club (1998) and religiously attended each Spring and Fall dining events. He will be sorely missed. Requiescat in pace.
Mary Anderson
August 21, 2014
Rest in peace u will be missed
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