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Thomas Laney Obituary

OHATCHEE — Funeral service for Thomas H. Laney, 85, will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 10, 2009, at Gray Brown-Service Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. David Hayes officiating. Burial will follow at Blue Eye Baptist Cemetery in Lincoln. The family will receive friends tonight from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Laney died Thursday, October 8, 2009, at RMC. He left behind his daughter, Ellen Marie Cody and husband, Ronald, two grandchildren, Daphne Cody and Jay Cody and wife, Rhiannon, all of Ohatchee; seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Doris Nunnelley, of Ohatchee and Evelyn Sutton, formerly of Jacksonville; two brothers, Forney Laney and Doug Laney, both of Ohatchee. Mr. Laney is preceded in death by his wife, Mildred K. Laney.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Hines, Michael Henry, Dean Smith, Scott Cody, Donnie Chumley and John Vicars. Mr. Laney was part owner of Laney Air Conditioning Company of Anniston. He had worked in the heating and air conditioning field for approximately 60 years. He was a member of Oak Bowery Baptist Church. Gray Brown-Service Mortuary in charge of arrangements. (256) 236-3441 Online condolences made at www.graybrownservice.com

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Published by The Anniston Star on Oct. 9, 2009.

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Leigh Higgins

October 13, 2009

Marie and family -

Your father may be a "distant" cousin of mine but we always loved him as immediate family. I will never forget how he made sure my grandmother (Mary Laney) had heat in the winter and cool air in the summer. He was a very caring person. We will miss him.

Nell King

October 12, 2009

My deepest sympathy to Marie and family. He was a special person who will truly be mnissed.

nathaniel/johnnie davis

October 10, 2009

To Marie and family, as a long time customer of your father, my wife and I extend our deepest sympathy to all. He will be truly missed.

Trust in the one who is life eternal.

Ruth & Don Brand

October 9, 2009

Dear Laney Family, So sorry to hear about your loss. We grew up hearing Laney's name all the time around our house since Don was in the HVAC business. **Yesterday's influence, Today's memories, Tommorrow's reunion.** Keeping you close in thought and prayer as you walk through this time. Jesus said to her, I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will live, even though he dies. John 11:25 (Roxanne Coplin)

October 9, 2009

I LOVE YOU ALL!!! All this grief can not replace a life time of memories.He will be missed and always loved.
Love,
Brandy

October 9, 2009

You are in our prayers. Mr. Laney was a great man who we will miss so much.
Doug and Kim Gaddy
HVAC Specialist, LLC.

October 9, 2009

Marie and Family
Sorry to hear about your Dad. He was such a nice man. Always enjoyed going by to see grandaddy at Wildes A/C and seeing Laney as well. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Landi Wildes Thompson

October 8, 2009

Dear Marie and family,We are so sorry to hear about your Dad.He was always nice to me when ever we met.We are holding you up in prayer.Gary and Polly Shirley

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