Obituaries
 By  Staff Reports Published 
12:26 pm Saturday, March 2, 2019

Larrie Joe Lane

Larrie Joe Lane, 66 years old, of Russellville passed away March 2 at his residence.

Visitation will be March 7 from noon to 2 p.m. at Akins Funeral Home, Russellville. Funeral service will immediately follow at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Akins Funeral Home with Sister Pearl Shelton officiating. Burial will be in King Cemetery.

Larrie Joe was born July 24, 1952, in Lawrence County to Henry and Fannie Lane.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Jerry Lane; grandson, Mason Hawkins; and his granddaughters, Shaylene, Hope, Angel and Faith Lane.

Larrie Joe is survived by his wife, Patricia Lane; his children, Joey Lane, Timmy Lane (Stephanie), Anthony Lane, Christopher Lane and Tina Lane; his siblings, Gene Lane, Leroy Lane, R.C. Lane, Brenda Lane and Ellen Wright; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Akins Funeral Home is assisting the family.

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