LOUIS LANE

LANE, Louis Henry "Bubba," 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, son-in-law, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend, departed this life Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Bubba unconditionally loved his wife of 40 years, JoAnn; three children, Rian (Betsey), Jeffrey (Angie) and Casey; grandchildren, Gehrig and Camden; sisters, Linda Birdsong (Birdie), Betty Barker (Sonny); along with many adoring aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews and cherished, caring friends. Bubba was always fun and full of laughter. He enjoyed music and played drums in local bands for many years. Also, he was remembered as a Little League baseball coach but, most importantly, as a loving husband, father and grandfather, who attended every one of his children's sports events and births of his grandchildren. Bubba will be greatly missed by his family and all those who were fortunate to know him. Family and friends were extremely important to Bubba, and during his illness he received visits almost every day. The family would like to thank all who stopped by to show their love and words of encouragement. Also, Bubba's family wishes to thank the staff at V.C.I. and Memorial Hospital for their devotion and wonderful care. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 25 and Thursday, July 26 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home, 8014 Lee-Davis Rd., where services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, July 27. Following the service, Bubba will be laid to rest beside his parents at Signal Hill Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to St. Jude, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105 (www.stjude.org/donation).


This obituary was originally published in the Richmond Times-Dispatch.