Larry Lanier Obituary
A native of Savannah, Georgia, he graduated from Savannah High School and attended Clemson University. Larry was the retired owner of L&S Glass Company in Hinesville, Ga. He was a member of Zerubbabel Lodge No. 15 F.& A.M, of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of Georgia, where he was a Past Master. Larry was a member of Emanual Baptist Church in Savannah. He was a lifelong car and racing enthusiast.
Survivors include his wife, Shelva; daughter Amie Leslie Sandlin; son Craig R. Lanier (Brenda); stepdaughter Debra Catherine Phillips (Ronnie); stepson William Thomas Porter Jr. (Lynn); as well as many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The family would like to extend our thanks to the wonderful caregivers at Home Instead and Hospice Savannah.
There will be a graveside service on December 10th at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens at 11AM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Masonic Home of Georgia or the Shriners Children's Hospital.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
1328 Dean Forest Rd, Savannah, GA 31405
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