Ray was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp having served in the 78th Supply Squadron at Hamilton Air Force Base in California, where he was honorably discharged. He was a boat builder, mechanic and a retired maintenance supervisor from AVA, an avid bowler and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife Virginia Swan Lane and his parents, Cordis and Effie May Myrick Lane, and four sisters.
Ray is survived by three daughters; Gloria Jean Dickinson and husband Richard of Monticello, Jacqueline Gardner and husband Lane of Warner Robins, GA and Janie Renee Daniel and husband Shane of Grayson, GA; two brothers, Wayne Lane and Donald Ray Lane both of Monticello; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and special cousin Betty of Monticello.
Condolences(13)
Mike Donaldson
Ft Worth, Texas, TX Thursday, May 24, 2012 To the Lane Family," Daddy Ray" as he was known to the Babe Ruth Giants during the mid-late 70's was by far one of the most beloved men I have ever had the chance to know. Many of the traits that have allowed me success in life, I attribute to Ray Lane. I am sorry to hear of his passing.
Janice McAllister
Hot Springs Village, AR Wednesday, April 11, 2012 I am so saddened by your loss. Ray was a great man and friend to all. Gary Wiggam, my first husband and he worked together and were close friends. He will be greatly missed. My prayers and concern for all of you at this sad time of loss. May God surround you with his loving arms and give you peace. With love and sympathy, Janice Wiggam McAllisterLois Sanders
monticello, AR Tuesday, April 10, 2012 So sorry for your Loss;Ray used to live beside us when I was growing up on Texas Street ;My mom has talked of him;I was always seeing him at Wal Mart and talked to him;He was a every nice person;Know he will be missed;Sharon Shook McIntyre
Titisville, FL Monday, April 9, 2012 Dear Janie, Jackie, Gloria, and Families,I was so sad to hear that Uncle Ray had passed away. I will miss him very much. He and I had a lot of long talks when Mom (Auline) was sick and then passed away as well as when Mamma (Effie) was still alive. I remember when we were all little kids and loving to go to y'alls house and have one of your Mom's hamburgers on the weekend. Sometimes when Roxie and I were small Daddy would take us up to Swan's store on Saturday night and they would visit with Uncle Ray, Aunt Virginia, Cotton and Babe. Those were the good old days. I also have fond memories of him playing softball with Daddy and all the other men at that time. Uncle Ray was very special to me, he and my brother Richard certainly looked enough alike to be brothers rather than uncle and nephew. Uncle Ray loved all of his family and now he is with many of them. I know they must have been so glad to see him. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Sharon
Reba Cargile
Conway, AR Monday, April 9, 2012 Dear Janie, Jackie, Gloria and Families,I will always remember Ray Lane, especially for the attention and guidance he gave my son, Greg, growing up and for the good times we had.
My heart goes out to you all at this sad time but I know for sure he loved you all deeply.
Sincerely,
Reba Cargile
Patti Lane Roan
Crossett, AR Sunday, April 8, 2012 I am the daughter of Buddy and Charlotte Lane, and my dad was first cousins of Ray Lane. My mom wanted to let you know that she was thinking of you at this time, and we extend our condolences. My dad died almost 4 yrs. ago, but I remember coming by your house as a child, and your dad came to see my dad before he died, in July of 2008.Mary Martha Steele Hoffius
Springdale, AR Sunday, April 8, 2012 Janie, I am so sorry to hear of your loss!May your father live on in your wonderful
memories! My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family at this most
difficult time!
Linda Naron
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 7, 2012 Gloria and all family members, my heart was sad to learn of Ray's passing on. I knew Ray through his working so many yrs. at AVA with Rodney Ferrell to whom I used to be married to. Rodney loved Ray and Virginia or Sis as he called her. Rodney went hunting with Ray also. I want all of the family to know that you are in my daily prayers. Linda NaronJames and Kathy Berry
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 7, 2012 Lane FamilyOur love and prayers for you.
James and Kathy Bates Berry
Walter Simpson
Monticello, AR Saturday, April 7, 2012 U will be missed at Timberlodge Lanes.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Woodlawn, AR Friday, April 6, 2012 Gloria and family, I am saddened by your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers now and in the times ahead. I knew Ray and Virginia for so many years. I pray that God would grant you the peace and serenity that only He can and that you will lean on him at this difficult time.Carole (Johns) Rushing
Phyllis Brannon Flory
Salina, KS Friday, April 6, 2012 To the Lane Family,Along with our Mother, Cynthia Brannon, Roger and I would like to extend our sympathy to you and your family. I will always remember your father because he always had time to acknowledge me when Jackie and I were little, and we played together at your house. Your Mom and Dad were wonderful neighbors for many, many years and all of us are fortunate to have had them in our lives. God bless you and yours. Phyllis Brannon Flory, Roger and Brenda Brannon and Cynthia Brannon.
Kay Worbington
Monticello, AR Thursday, April 5, 2012 I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Lane's passing. My condolences and prayers go out to Jackie, Janie, Gloria and their families.