Pickens County AlArchives Obituaries.....Lanier, Jr., Wilbur August 1, 2011
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Williams Funeral Services
Williams Funeral Services
Mansfield, Ohio
On-Line Obituary

[ Abstracted Thursday, August 4, 2011 ]

Wilbur Lanier Jr.
Born: May 3, 1948
Died: August 1, 2011

Birthplace: Gordo, AL 
Resided in: Mansfield, OH 

Obituary:
MANSFIELD: Wilbur LANIER, JR, 63, of 353 Dale Ave, died Monday, in Medcentral 
Health System after a brief illness. Wilbur was born to the late Wilbur and 
Rosie Summerville Lanier Sr. in Gordo, Alabama, and had lived in Mansfield for 
the past 51 years. Wilbur received a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Southern 
Illinois University, and a Masters in Sports Administration from Grambling 
State University.He was a Physical Education teacher in the Mansfield City 
School System from 1974-1998, during which time he served as football, 
basketball and track coach. He enjoyed sports and being involved in the growth 
of children and their athletic and academic abilities.Wilbur was presently 
employed with O'Charley's Resturant Wilbur is survived by his three siblings, 
Nettie Mae Davis and Curlie Lanier, both of Mansfield, Edward Lanier, Gordo, 
Alabama; nieces, Joyce France, LaTrease Whack, Mansfield, Denise Campbell, 
Pensacola, Florida, Dione France, Cincinnati, Robin Wherry, Washington D.C.; 
nephews, Marquis Lanier, Atlanta, Georgia, Jerry Lanier, Columbus, and Eric 
France, Parachute, Colorado; numerous great nieces, nephews and extended family 
and friends. In addition to his parents Wilbur is preceded in death by two 
siblings, Madie B. and David Lanier. 

Services:
Friends may call Sunday, after 1 PM in the Ruth Anna Lee Williams Memorial 
Chapel of Williams Funeral Services where family will receive friends from 6 -8 
PM. Funeral Services will be held Monday at 12:00 noon in the Chapel of 
Williams Funeral Services with Minister Dana Eubanks officiating. Interment 
will be in Mansfield Cemetery. 

http://www.williamsfuneralservices.com/view.php?id=368
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Additional Comments:

Wilbur Lanier, Jr.'s parents and sister are buried at Mount Moriah Methodist 
Church Cemetery in the Benevola Community of Pickens Co., Alabama.

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