James Dewey Lanier, 83, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in ECU Duplin Hospital, Kenansville

He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey & Sabrah Lanier.

Funeral Service;

Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:00 PM

Followed by visitation

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Graveside Service:

Tuesday, May 26, 2026

10:00 AM

East Duplin Memorial Gardens, Beulaville, NC

Survivors:

Spouse:

Betty Lanier, Beulaville, NC

Daughters:

Yvonne Lanier Nishimura (Ray), Beulaville, NC

Pam Lanier Preast, Beulaville, NC

Grandson:

Will Preast, VA.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Cedar Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, 668 Cedar Fork Church Road, Beulaville, NC 28518 or Cedar Fork Community Club,1336 Cedar Fork Road, Beulaville, NC.

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