James Olan Lanier

Mr. James Olan Lanier, age 77, of Dothan, passed away Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Born January 27, 1946 in Houston County to the late James Olan Lanier, Jr. and Mary Frances Bell Lanier, James was a graduate of Ashford High School and a member of Taylor Baptist Church. Working in retail, James was employed by K-Mart from 1973 until 1991 and by Lowe’s from 1991 until 2014. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and watching Alabama football. He loved his family, spending time with his wife, children, and grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James Olan Lanier, Jr. and Mary Frances Bell Lanier.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Gayle Lanier; his son, Corey Lanier (Haley); his daughters, Kim Wells (Kyle) and Brandi Quattlebaum (Jamie); his grandchildren, Taylor Adkinson (Colby), Emily Starling (Wiley Bland), Brandon Quattlebaum, Ellie Lanier, and Marleigh Lanier; his great-grandson, Houston Adkinson; his sisters, Judy Williams and Patsy Turner (Terry); several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1 PM, Monday, March 20, 2023 at Ward Wilson Funeral Home with Reverend Bobby Elliott officiating. The family will receive friends from 12 PM until 1 PM, prior to the service.

Serving as pallbearers will be Brandon Quattlebaum, Colby Adkinson, Wiley Bland, Mike Strickland, Cody Strickland, and Jason McWhirter.

The family will be accepting flowers or contributions may be made to Taylor Baptist Church, 4156 Taylor Road, Taylor, AL  36301

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