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Howard Lanier Obituary

Lanier
Howard Holland Lanier
1938 - 2017
Howard Holland Lanier was born on January 1, 1938 in Columbus, Georgia.
His wife Janet, daughter Amanda (Molcolm), two grandsons, Isiah and Xavier. He is also survived by one sister Betty and one nephew Daryll. Howard was preceded in death by his father George and his brother Jerome. Mother Eddie Battles.
Howard served in the United States Air Force for twenty two distinguished years. His overseas tours included England, Panama, Turkey, Thailand and various stateside bases. After retiring from the Air Force in 1979, Howard worked at Honeywell and ATMEL.
Howard was very active in the Catholic Church. He was an Altar Server, extraordinary Minister, Usher, and Sacristan and served in various other positions. He was a volunteer at the Catholic Center at the Citadel. He also served on Catholic Charities Board of Directors for several years.
Howard was also active in the Knights of Columbus where he served as District Deputy, faithful Navigator and Grand Night (several times) and other offices.
Howard's education consists of a Master of Arts degree (Procurement and Material MGT) a Bachelor of Science (Technical MGT) an Associate of Applied Science (Business MGT) and many civilian and military certificates.
Howard's hobbies were golf, reading, solving cross word puzzles, barbecuing, making hot salsa and having friendly discussions. Howard will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Scripture Rosary will be held on Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. Nov. 14, 2017 following with a visitation from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at St. Dominic Catholic Church, 5354 S. US Highway 85/87, with full Military Honors by USAF High Frontier Honor Guard. Condolences may be shared with family by visiting www.angelusfuneraldirectors.com

Published by The Gazette on Nov. 9, 2017.
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Howard, what a special man you were and always concerned about the boys Isiah, Xaviar and Brocke.
You were a wonderful role model and will be missed by the Gowans-Walker family. Much love for the Lanier family,
Ella, Jessica and Brocke

Ella Walker

November 12, 2017

Your faith, love and hope encouraged us all. You left an imprint on my heart. Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your family. I will miss you! Janet I love you dearly!

Shirley Bennett

November 10, 2017

RIP HOWARD !!!

It was a pleasure knowing you. Job well done, now, rest easy !!

Charles & Tina Jenks

November 9, 2017

Howard was always a person who would come up and start talking to you like you were an old friend. RIP Howard, job well done and now, rest easy.

Charles & Tina Jenks

November 9, 2017

Janet and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time. I never met Howard but spoke with him many times on the phone and felt like I knew him through Janet. Please keep your special thoughts and memories close to your hearts. Love, Linda

November 9, 2017

We hope that our Lord brings you and your family the much needed comfort and peace during this sad time. Amanda, Janet and family our condolences are with you. Christina Clark-Holden and Family

Christina Clark-Holden

November 9, 2017

My condolences to the Family of Howard. I really enjoyed working with him at Honeywell/Atmel. He was fun and always had a positive attitude about his Job.
May God truly bless your entire Family.

Greg Oglesby

November 9, 2017

My condolences to all of your family. you were a good man. Thank you for all the help with my homework in my younger years. Also for your support as i got older. Prayers from my family to yours. with love the Cherie, Ondrea and Dominic.

Cherie

November 9, 2017

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