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Lane Williams
January 28, 2019
Semper Fi, Dad. RIP Marine.
February 7, 2011
Your Dad's memory will live on forever in each and every one of you...and in everyone who knew him. Sandra and Larry Wilkes
Susan Brooks Dantzler
February 6, 2011
Dear Don and all,
So sad to hear of your Dad's passing but so proud to have been a witness to his joy of life and dedication to his family! I will always regard you all as some of my dearest friends.
Many hugs, Susan
Mark Bikus
February 6, 2011
Dear Bette and Family, I was very sorry to hear of Lane's passing. He was a wonderful man, a devoted husband and father, and a dear and trusted friend to so many in our community.
Bette, you Lane and your children have always held a special place in the hearts of the Bikus family. The wonderful friendship Lane and my Dad developed, while working at the Telegraph, carried over to a loving and cherished relationship between our families. You were loving Godparents to my brother Andy and my parents were truly honored to be Godparents to your son Lane, Jr.
Personally I have always felt a special bond to your family, beginning on the day I was born. Lane was the first person to visit my Mom and Dad after I was born. Since I had not yet been named, Lane suggested that they name me Mark because I was born on St. Mark's Day. I am so proud and honored to carry the name Lane bestowed upon me.
May God Bless all of you.
Mark Bikus
Jo Ann Yockman Knapp
February 6, 2011
Dear Lane:
Although I was not blessed to know your father personally, I join you in celebrating his depth of love, courage, and humanity. From reading these memorials, I can see that the hearts who knew and loved this amazing man are sad, grieving, yet smiling in love, awareness, and gratitude, and they reveal to me the answer his soul had to the holy question that challenges each of us: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?” (Mary Oliver, "The Summer Day")
Jo Ann Yockman Knapp
Darlow & Sheila Maxwell
February 5, 2011
Regina and Family: Please know that you are in our prayers and our hearts at this time.
Nancy Sohl
February 5, 2011
My thoughts and prays are with all of you.
Faye Y. Drew
February 5, 2011
Donald and family,
I remember your dad's gentle and kind spirit. Know that I am reaching out to you and your family through my prayers and remembrance.
Deborah Owens
February 4, 2011
Ceil your dad was one of the nicest people I had the pleasure of knowing. He was very devoted to his wife and children. His Debbie Darling will always rememeber him with a smile. You and your family will be in my thoughts and payers. Deborah (IMA)
Bob Hughes
February 4, 2011
Lane and Family,
You are in our thoughts and
prayers during this time of
loss. Your father exemplified
what a great american should be.
He loved and served his Lord, his family,and his country. I know you
are all proud of his life of service.
(They don't build them like that anymore.) ALWAYS FAITHFUL
Love
Bob Debbie, Daniel Hughes
Lori, Joe, & Isabella Shappell
February 4, 2011
Lane, you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
February 4, 2011
Lane Williams will be remembered in Macon as a wonderful husband, family man, pillar of St. Joseph's and beloved all over Macon. In the United States Marine Corps he will be remembered as a member of the 23rd Marine Regiment of the 4th Marine Division which saw the fiercest fighting in the Pacific island hopping campaigns to include the battles of IWO JIMA, Saipan and Tinian, and Roi Namur. On Iwo Jima, the 23rd Regiment led the intial attack on Montoyama airfield. In this most legendary of Marine battles, the 4th division in which Lane Williams served had over 9,000 casualties including 1,731 killed in action. All Marines salute Lane Williams for his service in World War II. I had the great priviledge to grow up in Macon and know the Williams family and also the priviledge of commanding the 4th Marine Division in the 1990s. I always considered it a high honor to visit with Lane and talk about our United States Marine Corpsand thank him for his service. Major General Arnold L. Punaro, United States Marine Corps (ret), Commanding General, 4th Marine Divsion 1997- 2000.
Lane Williams
February 4, 2011
Hello, Dad.
You will always be my best buddy. Semper Fi from your Navy Corpsman, Lane, Jr.
May God Speed!
Lane, Jr. Williams
February 4, 2011
Hello, Dad.
You will always be my best buddy. Semper Fi from your Corpsman, Lane, Jr.
May God Speed!
George Sidler
February 4, 2011
As a Brother Marine, it is comforting to know that you have been called to the highest post your honorable history could allow... the streets of Heaven. May the spirit of your commitment and the honor of your service be ever with us in the days ahead.
Semper Fidelis, Marine... job well done!
(Ret) Marine Master Sergeant George A. Sidler*
Pam Kersey Harper
February 4, 2011
Dear Bette and Williams family, I was so sorry to read in the online paper about Lane. What a lot of memories are going through my mind right now. Sorry I have not seen any of you in so long. I was fortunate enough to see Carl at MDS last June, but there were so many people talking we did not really get a chance to catch up. All of you are in my prayers and thoughts at this sad time. What a great man your Daddy was.
With much love and affection,
Pam
February 4, 2011
CARL , SHIRLEY AND FAMILY , OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL . CHERISH THE MEMORIES .
JAMES AND YVONNE HARRINGTON
Michael and Sylvia Szpak
February 4, 2011
May God bless you all at this time as you honor the greatness of his life so well lived. You all reflect his depth of love and his joy of Faith. May that love and Faith be your strength and his legacy.
With our prayers and love
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