Larry Lanier Obituary
Larry Taylor Lanier Sr., age 79, of Star, passed away on June 9, 2025, at Atrium Health Cabarrus Hospital in Concord.
Born on December 10, 1945, in Wake County, Larry was the son of the late John and Opal Cook Lanier. He dedicated many years of his life to Goodyear, where he worked as a technician until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Lois McNeill Lanier of the home; daughters Sonya Hussey (James); Tina Hunsucker (June); sons Larry Lanier Jr. and Christopher Lanier (Jan); and sister Joyce Hardister. Grandchildren Cory Hussey, Eric Hussey (Callie), Matthew Lanier (Brandy), Nicholas Lanier (Raegan) and Caleb Lanier. As well as five great grandchildren.
A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Bright Light Baptist Church at 11:00 am with Pastor Sammy McNeill officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00-10:45 am. Burial will follow at New Testament Baptist Church Cemetery.
Online condolences may be left at www.phillipsfh.com.
The Lanier family is being served by Phillips Funeral Home in Star.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Larry Lanier
216 S. Main St., Star, NC 27356
Make a Donation
in Larry Lanier's name
How to support Larry's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Larry Lanier's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
