Lincoln Robert McLane, Jr.

LansingLincoln Robert McLane Jr., age 70, passed away on Wednesday, November 2nd 2016 surrounded by his loving wife and children. Lincoln was born on February 28th, 1946 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to Lincoln Robert McLane Sr. and Jeanette Elizabeth Granger, who have both proceeded him. Lincoln lived in Queens, New York until he was 13 years old. His family then moved to Fenton, Michigan where he lived with his seven siblings. Linc attended Holy Redeemer Catholic High School in Flint, Michigan. He then went on to attend Flint Community College and the University of Michigan Flint until he moved to Lansing. He was a student at Michigan State University and worked full-time for the State of Michigan. He continued working for the State of Michigan as an IT specialist until he retired in 1998. Linc completed his bachelors degree in Human Resources from Michigan State University in the Spring of 1997.Linc met Marilyn Ruth Coombs in 1984 and they married on May 16th, 1986. They enjoyed traveling on many short and long road and train trips together. Linc enjoyed stopping at truck stops to look at the trinkets and eat meals. He loved exploring nature and watching the wildlife. On numerous occasions Linc would pull over to the side of the road in order to help a turtle cross safely or other small animals. He had a caring, loving heart for animals and children. He enjoyed dancing with Marilyn, as well as attending musicals at the Wharton Center. Linc also enjoyed cooking, watching sci-fi shows, spending time with family, and expressing his unique sense of humor by cracking corny jokes.Linc is survived by his eight children: Brian (Lori) McLane, Laura (Bill) Goldthwait, Dana (Anthony) Beattie, Matthew McLane (Carol Ullmann), Christine (Justin) Duffy, Maria (Christopher) Ford, Amber (Joshua) Boyce, and Julia (Kallie) McLane, along with eleven grandchildren. He is also survived by seven siblings: Diane (Ray) Lawlor, Andrea Dalton, Cindy (Comer) Romancky, Mark McLane, Kevin (Julie) McLane, Tim McLane, and Steven McLane, along with numerous nieces and nephews.Visitations will be held on Thursday, November 10th from 2:00-4:00 p.m. & 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Palmer, Bush, & Jensen Funeral Home, Delta Chapel, located on 6020 W. Saginaw Hwy. A funeral service will be held on Friday, November 11th at 11:00 a.m. at First United Methodist Church, located on 3827 Delta River Dr. In lieu of flowers donations are welcome to the charity of your choice.