Samuel Edward Lanier, Sr., passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home.

He is preceded in death by his wives Carlene Crumpler Lanier and Julia Woodcock Lanier. He is also preceded in death by a son Gary Connor.

Funeral Service:

Monday, March 23, 2026

1:00 PM

With visitation one hour prior to the service.

Community Funeral Home, Beulaville, NC

Interment:

Devotional Gardens, Warsaw, NC.

Survivors:

Sons:

Samuel E. Lanier, Jr, (Sharyn) Dunn, NC

Randall Lanier (Peggy), Wilmington, NC

Randy Connor, Clayton, NC

Daughters:

Anita Lanier Brown (Sam), Fountaintown, NC

April Sharon Lanier, Beulaville, NC

Brother:

Russell F. Lanier

Sister:

Faye Lanier Thigpen

Grandchildren:

Hannah, James, Joseph, Lydia, Randy, Michale, Gregory, Cathy, Becky, Shannon, Shawn, Amy, Brent, Ryan, Kelly, Shane, and Brantley

Many Great Grandchildren

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