Bobby Dare Lanier passed away at ECU Health Duplin Hospital on August 21, 2025, at the age of 88.

He was born in Duplin County.

He is survived by his wife, Faye Paderick Lanier, and their daughter, Jennifer Mobley (Joe), and grandsons Matthew and Miles Mobley.

He was preceded in death by his sister Helen James (William).

Bobby joined the Air Force after graduating from Beulaville High School in 1955. He was stationed in Abilene, Texas, for four years. Afterwards he began a long and successful career with Du Pont in Kinston, North Carolina.

He was an avid East Duplin Panthers fan and supported the players and coaching staff for many years. He enjoyed his day lily garden and made many friends throughout the state as his garden grew.

Bobby attended Cabin Original Free Will Baptist Church in Beulaville.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 6:00 p.m. at Community F uneral Home in Beulaville, Saturday, August 23, 2025, with Michael Brinkley officiating. Visitation will follow the service.

A graveside service will be Sunday, August 24, at 2 p.m. at East Duplin Memorial Gardens.

In remembrance of Bobby's life, the family requests memorials to be made to Cabin Original Free Will Baptist Church at 2167 Sarecta Road, Beulaville, NC.

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