James Rozzie Lanier

James Rozzie Lanier, 81, husband of Elizabeth "Betty" Lanier, died May 9, 2014. A native of Athens, he was the son of the late Walter S. Lanier and Gertrude Smith Lanier. He was a farmer and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by seven siblings: Clifford Lanier, Parks Lanier, Sr., Roger Lanier, Leon Lanier, Curtis Lanier, Carl Lanier and LaTrelle Ethridge.
In addition to his wife Betty, survivors include two daughters: Elizabeth (Don) Pilson, Kathryn (John) Raley; sister: Agnes (Billy) Perry; brothers: Harold (Cheston) Lanier, Rene (Maxine) Lanier; five grandchildren: Kara Raley, Anna Raley, Thomas Raley, Katie Pilson and Holly Pilson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 11, 2014 at 2PM at Lord & Stephens East with Rev. Rodney Walls officiating. Burial will follow at Crawford Cemetery. The family will receive friend from 6 to 8 Saturday at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Gideons International or the charity of ones choice.