BURGAW — Donald Wayne Lanier, 66, passed all too soon from his earthly life Monday, Aug. 20, 2018, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center with family at his bedside.
He was born Aug. 11, 1952, in Pender County, the son of Johnnie Lewis Lanier and Mildred Lanier Murray. In addition to his parents, Donald is preceded in death by his daughter, Jennifer Lynn Lanier; and brothers, Samuel and Larry Lanier.
Donald is survived by his wife, Linda S. Lanier; daughters, Stephanie Lanier Swaim (John) and Sheila Lanier Page (Alan); grandchildren, Jason Swaim, Parker Swaim and Mason Page; brothers, Johnnie Rae Lanier (Kathy), Gene Lanier (Dee), Kenneth Lanier (Faye), Randy Lanier and Robert Lanier (Teresa Rose); and many nieces, nephews and extended family.
Donald retired as an electrician with University of North Carolina Wilmington after working 30 years. For enjoyment and a second career, Donald collected and rebuilt tractors, at which he excelled.
He was quiet in manner, but big in heart. Donald enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR racing. Most important was his beloved family.
The family will receive friends at 10 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 22, at Jordans Chapel United Methodist Church, 4670 Stag Park Road, Burgaw. Funeral services will begin at 11 a.m. in the church sanctuary with the Rev. Bill Applewhite conducting the service. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Share online condolences with the family at Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home.
