Les Ray Lanier's Obituary
Pastor Les Lanier, 55, of Norwood passed away on Thursday, August 8, 2024 in Atrium Health Stanly. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3 on Sunday, August 11, 2024 in the Stanly Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Clinton Efird officiating and Rev. Derek Lanier and Rev. Scott Vanderburg assisting. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at Stanly Funeral and Cremation Care of Albemarle.
Born April 10, 1969 in Stanly County, NC he was the son of the late Baxter Ray Lanier and Carol Palmer Lanier. He was pastor of Charity Baptist Church in Albemarle and worked for Seven Oaks Supply in Oakboro. He ministered for over 30 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and loved spending time with his family.
Rev. Lanier is survived by his wife of 38 years Teresa Newton Lanier of the home, children Amanda Lynn Lanier Vanderburg (Scott) of New London and Derek Thomas Lanier (Brittany) of Albemarle, sister Tajuana Palmer Johnson (B.T.) of Albemarle, brother Steven Ray Lanier of Albemarle, and five grandchildren Kayden Vanderburg, Lexi Lanier, Chance Lanier, Kamya Vanderburg and Adaley Lanier.
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