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MICHAEL EARL LANE

Flint, Michigan

1953 - 2017

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December 19, 2017
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Flint, Michigan

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LANE, MICHAEL EARL Of Flint, age 64, died Tuesday, December 19, 2017 at Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor. Memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, December 31, 2017 at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses, 2368 West Dodge Road, Clio, Michigan, with Huston Turner officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Worldwide Work of Jehovah's Witnesses. There will be no service held at the Swartz Funeral Home. Michael was born in Flint, Michigan on September 14, 1953, the son of Jim and Erma Lane. On February 12, 1975 he married Mary Oliver in Toledo, Ohio. He was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses for 42 years and served as an Elder. Mr. Lane was employed by GM for 36 years. Surviving are wife, Mary; children, Adriyel (Gina) Lane and Chanda (Mateen) Cleaves; grandchildren, Jalen Lewis and Mateen Cleaves; mother, Erma Lane; sister and brother, Karen (Dallas) Evans and Matthew (Rita) Lane; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com

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Dear Mary,

Russ and I are so sorry for your loss. Brother Lane was a true gem, so personable and kind. We are thinking of you with warm memories.
Not long now and Mike will be back. Keep Jehovah's promise near.
Love Russ and Ann Jenkins from Caro/Sterling

Sorry for your lost..I will always remember being in the jehu and jezzabell drama with him..

Mary sorry about the loss of mike, he will be missed. Through the circuit and beyond. Take courage we will see him again. Love

Mary,
My family is sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. I have so many fond memories growing up of him & my dad (Tom Oben) . All there beagle adventures. From rabbit hunting to swapping dogs back in the day. I had a wonderful phone conversation last summer with him about my dad. He brought me to tears. He will be missed. ❤

I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Brother Lane. Even though I did not know him personally, it was encouraging to read that he served the congregation faithfully for over 40 years. I hope the words of Malachi 3:16 bring you comfort knowing that Jehovah has a book of remembrance for those fearing Jehovah and for those meditating on his name. Brother Lane is safely in Jehovah's memory and will very soon be returned to your family!! Until that time please know you are in our thoughts and...

During this sadden, fragile time, may you give your hearts permission to grieve your loss, to feel your emotions, and remember the wonderful and amazing life you shared. May Almighty God hold you close, continue to strengthen you, heal your heart and spirit and help you through to a brighter day. My sincere condolences.

Mary, Sorry to hear about Michael death. Love You and we will see him in again soon.

Mary and family, words cannot express the grief that we're all feeling right now so I can only imagine what you all are going through. This is a hard one to deal with. Michael was such a wonderful brother with a big heart. He touched a lot of people and was such a big influence throughout the circuit. I don't ever remember a time that he wasn't smiling, laughing, cracking jokes and just being encouraging to ever one. He loved his family so much and he always referred to Mary as his queen and...