Alton "Chip" Lanier, II

Alton “Chip” Lanier II, 64, of Maple Hill, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 7th, 2026.

For roughly two decades, Chip served his community with distinction and a steadfast commitment to helping others through his work with the ECU Health Hospital Police Department. Over the course of his distinguished career, he took on many roles, earning the deep respect of his colleagues and ultimately rising to the rank of Police Captain.

Prior to his tenure at ECU Health, Chip served as a supervisor at Wrangler for many years, where he oversaw employee and facility safety. It was during this time that his lifelong passion for tinkering with mechanical equipment grew. Outside of work, he was an avid outdoorsman who cherished time spent hunting and fishing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Alton and Patricia Lanier of Maple Hill.

Chip is survived by his three sons, Kirk (Tiffany) Lanier of Windsor, NC, AJ (Samantha) Lanier of Windsor NC, and Alex (Courtney) Lanier of Greenville; his grandchild, Levi Lanier; his step-grandchild, Ethan Leggett; and his sisters, April Lanier, Janna McElligot, and Billie Jo Paugh.

He touched the life of many people and will be deeply missed by his best friend Kaili Nixon and Josh Lanier. If you “KNEW” him remember one of his stories and SMILE to honor his memory!

Funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 13th at 4:00 pm at The Church at Pin Hook in Pin Hook, NC.

Visitation will be held at the church from 3:00 to 3:30 before the service.

Graveside service at Lanier Cemetery Maple Hill, NC immediately following the funeral service.

The family will receive visitors at the family home after the service.

Community Funeral Home of Beulaville is honored to serve the Lanier family.