Smith Lanier passed into the hands of his Lord on Thursday evening at East Alabama Medical Center.
He was 85 years old. He leaves a legacy of integrity, service and commitment to God, family and country.
A service celebrating the life of J. Smith Lanier will be held Monday at 11:00 AM (EST) at Spring Road Christian Church in Lanett, AL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Spring Road Christian Church, Point University, Springwood School, Boy Scouts of America, or the charity of your choice.
Professional services provided by McCarthy Funeral Home Inc. in West Point Georgia. http://www.Mccarthyfuneralhomeinc.com
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Leave a tributeJennifer "Morgan" Chadwick SHS '75
I am so very sorry that it has been such a length in time since your husband and dad's death. I was viewing McCarthy's website and saw this. My heart goes out to you all. I cetainly know what you have been through. There is something about being "Daddy's Girls." My thoughts, prayers and love go out to you as you travel this road. My fondest thoughts are the first time I saw your dad was prior to Springwood being built. My family rode up to the site on the weekend and we talked to your dad at the platform that had the drawings of what Springwood was going to be. We ALL had the enthusiasm of what was going to be some of the most memorable days of our lives. Love you all--Jennifer and Ashley Chadwick
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Jennifer "Morgan" Chadwick SHS '75
SHS ‘75
My heart is sad for the loss of a man who I highly respected and loved. Smith was one of the finest, if not the finest, men I have had the pleasure of knowing and been associated with. My heart goes out to Betty, the girls and all the family. God bless you all. Earnest and I are thinking of you.