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CURTIS I.
LANIER, 86
Sign Painter/Artist
LAKELAND - Curtis I. Lanier of Lakeland FL, went to be with his Lord on September 23, 2013 due to complications from Alzheimer's disease.
He was born on November 10, 1926 in Lakeland, FL, the oldest son of Rowan and Lura Lanier. After graduating from Lakeland High School, he joined the Army and served in the occupation of Japan during World War II. Shortly after returning from the war, Curtis pursued his artistic talents to become a sign painter. He owned and operated Lanier Signs and his leisure activities included drawing and painting.
Curtis loved spending time with his family. He was a member of Family Worship Center of Lakeland from its beginning where he served as an usher and enjoyed doing artwork for the church. He was a member of the Lakeland Art Guild and won many awards for his paintings. As a member of the Lakeland Lions Club he participated in their sight conservation programs and was honored as Lion of the Year in 1979.
Curtis was a passionate supporter of the Lakeland Dreadnaughts and volunteered his talents to the athletic programs at the school. He was proud of his art work that adorns the walls of the LHS weight room and locker room as well as several individual paintings related to athletics. He was rewarded for his contributions when he was inducted into the LHS Athletic Hall of Fame in 2002.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debbie Adrian. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Audrey Jean Lanier; his daughter Tonya and her husband Flip Farinella; his son Mark and his wife Dianne Lanier; his son-in-law Richard Adrian; his nine grandsons: David, Greg, and Adam Hahn, Luke, Sam and Drew Lanier, Hunter, Jacob and Kyle Adrian. He also had six great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Monday, September 30 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM followed by a memorial service at 4:00 PM at Family Worship Center, 1350 East Main Street, Lakeland, FL.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.heathfuneralchapel.com . Donations can be made to the Lakeland Football Century Club, P.O. Box 2404, Lakeland, FL 33806.
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6 Entries
Mark, Praying for you and your family during this sad & difficult time.
Karen Hensley
September 30, 2013
Teresa Roberts
September 29, 2013
We tresure our memories of you all here on Redwood Ave. My Dad sure is getting alot of company latly. I'm sure that Mr. Lanier and Dad are catching up while waiting on us to join them up in Heaven.
Our love goes out to the family.
God Bless you all.
One way to get threw this is to think that Mr. Lanier is doing things he hasn't been able to do in years.
That's how I have gotten threw it with my dad being gone.
Love and Prayers,
the Gray Family June, Susan & John
Susan Gray
September 27, 2013
Audrey, my heart is aching over your unthinkable loss. I'll be out of town for several days and will have you in my heart and my prayers. With love, DeAnn Hair Brown
DeAnn Brown
September 27, 2013
audrey i am so sorry for your losses you are in my prayers.am thinking about you and yours.
freda gschwender
September 27, 2013
It's now time for u Curtis to see what life is really about! Heaven, and what a wonderful Big reunion you are now apart of!
Troy Akins
September 27, 2013
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