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Benjamin Lanier Obituary

January 17, 2005, beloved father of Tanya Lanier-Bishop and Kesha Lanier; dearest grandfather of Loren and Chelsea Bishop and Jasmine Foster; beloved son of the late Benjamin and Elizabeth Lanier Sr.; dear brother of Queen Esther Watson, John Gilbert (Deborah) Lanier, Barbara Jean (Ricky) Lanier-Miles, Mary Ann Lanier and the late Lee Douglas (Cora Lee) Watson and Carolyn Lanier; also survived by many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, a host of devoted family members and friends and many loving brothers and sisters in Christ. The family will be present on Friday from 10-11 AM at the Linwood Church of Christ, 2523 Main St., Buffalo, where funeral services will follow at 11 AM. Flowers gratefully declined. Online register at www.Amigone.com.

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Published by Buffalo News from Jan. 19 to Jan. 20, 2005.

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Maureen Mellerski

January 28, 2005

Tanya, Kesha, and family,



I'm so sorry to hear about Ben. He was a great guy. Hope you guys are holding up okay. Let me know if you need anything.



Maureen Mellerski

Sheraton 4pts hotel

Carolyn White

January 26, 2005

To Barbara Jean, Queen & Mary...



I was saddened to hear of your loss.



My condolences go out to you, Ben's daughters, grand children and other family members.



Lord, I ask in the name of Jesus to mend the hearts and souls of the family and friends of Benjamin. His physical form is gone, but his spirit lives on in your hearts and souls. I know your heart is heavy and weeping and time feel like it is still. But always rememeber God can and will heal all pain and sorrow.



Continue to Praise our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.



If there is anything that I can do for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch with me.



Many Blessings,

Carolyn White & Family

Carol Curione

January 21, 2005

I was deeply saddened by the news of Ben's passing. We worked together as job specialists at Goodwill. He talked often about his family and how much you all meant to him. He was especially proud of his daughters. My deepest sympathy to everyone.

Richard and Michelle House

January 20, 2005

Tonya and Kesha may the Lord grant

you comfort and take you gently by the hand and help you in your sorrow to accept and understand.

Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Adrena Smith

January 20, 2005

Keisha and Tanya, Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Your family will be in my prayers. Take care and God Bless....

Nona Harris

January 19, 2005

Kesha and Tanya,



Praying for you and your family at this sad time. Trust in the Lord and He will see you through.



With love, Nona

Karyn Davis

January 19, 2005

Tanya and Kesha,



My prayers are with you and your family. Your father was a kind and beautiful person. He will be greatly missed.

Julie Kaska

January 19, 2005

Dear Kesha & Family: My hearfelt sympathies go to you and your family on the homegoing of your loving father Benjamin. My thoughts and prayers have been with you all for a few months now and are with you today as well. Praise God that your Dad is no longer in pain and in the loving arms of his Father. What a beautiful day it was for your Dad to walk into the arms of his loving Lord and Saviour.

God Bless You All During this Sad time.

Love

Julie Kaska

Wegmans, Store 80

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