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for William LANIER
June 9, 2010
My dear sweet brother ,
I hope you are resting in heaven . I love you and your memory will always live on .
In your memory :
Remember me in quiet days
While raindrops whisper on your pane.
But in your memories have no grief,
Let just the joy we knew remain.
Remember me when evening stars
Look down on you with steadfast eyes.
Remember if once you wake
To catch a glimpse of red sunrise.
And when your thoughts do turn to me,
Know that I would not have you cry.
But live for me and laugh for me,
When you are happy, so am I.
Remember an old joke we shared;
Remember me when spring walks by.
Think once of me when you are glad
And while you live, I shall not die.
Love you, Sis
Mark Cash
June 3, 2010
I am so sorry for your loss of Bill. I knew him back in Davis Jr High and Bethel High. I remember sitting in the Davis library and he would draw these awesome looking space ships because I love sci fi and I guess we were talking about it. I just remember years later I was always so jealous I could never draw them as well as him. I remember Bill as a very kind and just a great guy that the years I had not seen could not erase.
Harry Keys
June 2, 2010
Bill, my son Harry D Keys went to beathal High with you and he liked spending time with you and Bobby.
I know you guys liked to ride motor cycles and I think he sold your Brother Bobby an old 60CC bike. God bless your family and I know are in a better place. Harry E. Keys
Crystal Whalen
May 30, 2010
Billy was truely a great man.I got to know him by being a part of he's wonderful family.I know he is in a wonderful place now, he is no longer in pain.He two older nieces would like to say we love you "Uncle Billy".God Bless.
rachel pittman
May 30, 2010
I am shocked and saddened by the passing of Bill. I'm so sorry. I grew up across the street from the family on Hazelwood Dr. in Hampton. Rachel Green Pittman/Doris and Arthur Green
Joe Woolard
May 29, 2010
Bill was my friend in High School. I loved riding in his Monte Carlo...great times. We talked from time to time but never met up. For that, I am sorry Bill.
Nikki Lanier
May 28, 2010
Goodbye Daddy. I'll miss you so much. I could not have asked for a better dad. He was truly a gift from God. I know that we didn't see each other as much as we would have liked to but I still loved you to the end of the world. I'll always be 'Daddy's little girl'. You helped bring me into this world and I'm so thankful to be here. Now go have fun up there in heaven and start asking all those questions to Robert E. Lee and go sit and talk with Davey Allison. Save a place for me and all the other members of our family. I'll see you again one day and I can't wait to wrap my arms around you again. I'll miss you so much but I know that you will always be here in spirit and never leave my side. He loved everyone way more than he loved himself and always put others before him. Thank you everyone for the support during this tough time. It means so much. He was an amazing guy and now he will forever be in our hearts. I love you Daddy.
Love, your one and only daughter,
Nikki
Roxanne Butner
May 27, 2010
Cleo, Bobby & Debbie,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it is hard but Reb is in a much better place. He was an awesome man and will be missed greatly.
Beth Deaton
May 27, 2010
My thoughts are with you during this difficult time. So sorry to hear of his passing.
May 27, 2010
God bless you Billy,for your struggles and pain are over...I'm sure your already sitting with Robert E. Lee asking a thousand questions......
sharon moran
May 27, 2010
Billy was great person to be around and we always had nice talks and he always had good advice and was always there to help any one who needed it. the few years I have known him he will truely be missed.
bobby lanier
May 26, 2010
Good bye big brother, I could never have asked for a better brother. I will miss all of our good times,and you are my hero, through the good and the bad he would always put others before himself, he loved all his family and friends. thanks to every one for your support during these times of sorrow, and god speed Billy
Love from your little brother
Bobby
Lori Bittner
May 26, 2010
We've lost one of the "good guys" in this world. Billy didn't have a mean bone in his body, was a good person to call friend, and will be missed by all.
May 26, 2010
Cleo, Debbie Bobby, I will be there. I am so sorry for your loss. I Love you guys, Becky
Debbie Lanier
May 26, 2010
Thank you all . I knew that each and every one of you touch Billy's heart . He truly was a terrific brother to I and Bobby . He loved deeply , had a heart of gold and the best sense of honor . There is a void in my heart , but I get comfort in knowing he is with the Lord now . He will be deeply missed .
Gerald Dix
May 26, 2010
Bill was my 2nd year Electrical apprenticeship instructor at New Horizons. I always enjoyed his class. But I must confess, if we ever wanted to delay class, we would just have to ask,"What did you think about the race this weekend"? He always liked to share his thoughts on NASCAR. Rest In Peace Reb.
Laurie Artman
May 26, 2010
Cleo, Bobby, Debbie and Nikki...I have always considered Bill one of my best friends in life. I remember the mud pies when we were three as vividly as the many good times we spent together as teens and young adults. Bill was a wonderful man and I will miss him. I am so sorry for your loss and will keep you in my prayers. Love, Laurie
Steve Valencourt
May 26, 2010
My thoughts are with you all. I regret I'm still too far away to come tomorrow. Bill & I shared many, many memories & experiences. He was my first friend. Steve Valencourt
Blair Riddle
May 26, 2010
Billy was a great, sweet man. I never heard him say a cross word about anyone. He will be greatly missed and he and his family are in my prayers.
Tracey Johnson
May 26, 2010
Debbie and Family, I'm so sorry to hear about your loss! If you need me, call me!
Robin Hilling
May 26, 2010
I worked with Bill at Fort Eustis and he'd often talk about his daughter and his years growing up and playing with my nephews. I'm so sorry to hear of his death and hope he has found peace.
susan gary
May 26, 2010
cleo, nicki and family,
I was so sorry to hear about Bill.
He was a good and kind man.
I know he is with god happy and young and healthy again.
May god give you peace that one day we will all be together, with our love ones in heaven.
gods blessings to you all!
Virginia Lanier
May 26, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.
Words can't make your sorrow
any easier to bear,
But they can show how deeply
others care.
May 26, 2010
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