Celebrating the life of
Glen Elton Lanier, Jr.
November 22, 1947 - August 01, 2009
Glen Elton Lanier, Jr.
"Smokey Man"
Savannah- Mr. Glen Elton Lanier, Jr., 61, died Saturday, August 1, 2009 at the Ralph H. Johnson Memorial Veterans Hospital in Charleston, S.C. under the care of Hospice.
He was a native of Savannah and 1965 graduate of H.V. Jenkins High School. He attended Middle Georgia College and Brewton Parker College before being drafted in the U.S. Army. He served in the Vietnam War with Company A Signal Battalion 9th Infantry Division where he was awarded the Bronze Star. Mr. Lanier later worked in the Glass industry with PP&G Glass, Port City Glass and retired from J&L Glass. He loved fishing and shrimping and was very dedicated to his family.
Survivors include his wife of 39 years, Paulette Lanier; daughters and sons-in-law, Shannon and Joe Bowling, Traci and Jay Trombley, Jaime and Paul Stavely; sister and brother-in-law, Jean L. and Charlie McCall; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Norma and John Jaime; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 5, 2009 at the Islands Chapel of Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors.
Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 6, 2009 in the Greenwich Section of Bonaventure Cemetery.
Remembrances may be made to Ralph H. Johnson Memorial Veterans Hospital, 109 Bee St., Charleston, SC 29401.
Mr. Glen not only had three daughters, but three sons Bobby, Roger and Danny. 20 years as neighbors he became a father figure, teaching, molding, and the occasional knot jerking, back in the day, a village raised childern. Some of my fondest memories are taking me shrimping at night on the river and parties on the dock family get togethers. I could go on for days, but I am sure he touch everyones life that knew him, as he did mine, thank you. He IS truley a great man and I will miss you in body, but you will always be in my heart. We love you and will miss you, Bobby,Jo,Stephen and Caitlyn and don't forget Sandra and Bessie
- Bobby Pike, McDonough, GA
Although I did not know Glen well, Paulette and I were very close when growing up. I send my condolences to his family and friends.Take care and may God bless you all.
- Kim Davis Cantillo, Fort Lauderdale, FL
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Glen's passing. He was our friendly neighbor on Talahi Island. He would greet us North kids with a wave and a smile and was always so kind. I wish his family peace during this difficult time and I'm so sorry for their loss.
- Marty North, N. Charleston, SC
Paulette, our children Jay and Traci brought us together. We will never forget Glen's great 'low country boil'. We missed seeing you and Glen this last year. We will deeply miss him, he was a wonderful father and husband. God Bless you.
- Ray and Linda Trombley, Oakdale,, MN
Mr.Glen was the man I looked up to as a youngster and then later with friendship as an adult. What a fine example of graciousness he was to me and I am a better man for having known him. My heart goes out to Pualette and the girls. He was a great man.
- Danny North, Savannah, GA
I will remember Glen as a happy, kind and warm person who would always enjoy a good time. I can't ever recall a time that I saw him get angry. He and I had some experiences together that I will never forget while we were in college. My deepest sympathy and prayers are for his family during this sad time of loss.
- Bill Anderson, Savannah, GA
Glen although we grew apart in our lives..we spent many years growing up...watching spooky movies...fishing and swimming at Shellman's ..how many weekends as kids ..we rode highway 17..can't be counted....you were like a brother to me as we grew up.....i love you
- Debbie, Savannah, GA
Mr. Glen not only had three daughters, but three sons Bobby, Roger and Danny. 20 years as neighbors he became a father figure, teaching, molding, and the occasional knot jerking, back in the day, a village raised childern. Some of my fondest memories are taking me shrimping at night on the river and parties on the dock family get togethers. I could go on for days, but I am sure he touch everyones life that knew him, as he did mine, thank you. He IS truley a great man and I will miss you in body, but you will always be in my heart. We love you and will miss you, Bobby,Jo,Stephen and Caitlyn and don't forget Sandra and Bessie
- Bobby Pike, McDonough, GA
Although I did not know Glen well, Paulette and I were very close when growing up. I send my condolences to his family and friends.Take care and may God bless you all.
- Kim Davis Cantillo, Fort Lauderdale, FL
I was very sorry to hear of Mr. Glen's passing. He was our friendly neighbor on Talahi Island. He would greet us North kids with a wave and a smile and was always so kind. I wish his family peace during this difficult time and I'm so sorry for their loss.
- Marty North, N. Charleston, SC
Paulette, our children Jay and Traci brought us together. We will never forget Glen's great 'low country boil'. We missed seeing you and Glen this last year. We will deeply miss him, he was a wonderful father and husband. God Bless you.
- Ray and Linda Trombley, Oakdale,, MN
Mr.Glen was the man I looked up to as a youngster and then later with friendship as an adult. What a fine example of graciousness he was to me and I am a better man for having known him. My heart goes out to Pualette and the girls. He was a great man.
- Danny North, Savannah, GA
I will remember Glen as a happy, kind and warm person who would always enjoy a good time. I can't ever recall a time that I saw him get angry. He and I had some experiences together that I will never forget while we were in college. My deepest sympathy and prayers are for his family during this sad time of loss.
- Bill Anderson, Savannah, GA
Glen although we grew apart in our lives..we spent many years growing up...watching spooky movies...fishing and swimming at Shellman's ..how many weekends as kids ..we rode highway 17..can't be counted....you were like a brother to me as we grew up.....i love you
- Debbie, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
