Mr. Willie Atwood Lane, age 95, of Cairo, Georgia, passed away June 23, 2017, just one week short of his 96th birthday, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home, Donalsonville, Georgia.
The third of six children, he attended Iron City School. After serving in the US Army during World War II, Atwood met Mae Herring. They were married December 8, 1951 and he became father to Mae’s two sons, Johnny and Calvin. They settled in Bainbridge where Atwood worked at The Post Searchlight until 1957, when he moved his family to Cairo. Atwood then went to work for the Cairo Messenger, where he was proud to say he worked for four generations of the Wind family.
Atwood was a 60 year-plus Master Mason, Masonic Lodge # 299, a Shriner since 1972, served for over 50 years with the Order of the Eastern Star, was a member of the American Legion Post #122, Eastside Baptist Church, and the morning group at Hardee’s in Cairo.
A loving and devoted grandfather, Atwood doted on his six grandchildren, taking them fishing, teaching them to drive, and taking them to visit his many friends and relatives. Atwood loved fishing and music. He not only caught his fish, he also cooked and served them to family and friends. Music was a huge part of Atwood’s life. He loved playing his guitar with fellow pickers and singing for anyone who would listen.
Atwood is survived by:
his son and daughter-in-law of Columbia, South Carolina
five granddaughters
a grandson
eight great-grandchildren
a sister of Iron City
many nieces and nephews
Atwood was preceded in death by:
his wife, Mae Herring Lane
his parents, Will and Ellen Cross Lane
his son, Calvin Daniel
his great-grandchild, Joel Harrison
his sisters, Jewell Powell and Lucy Hornsby
brothers, Bennie and Jack Lane
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Andrew Donaldson and Rm. Eugene Kelly officiated. Interment followed at Corinth Cemetery in Iron City, Georgia, with Masonic graveside rites and military honors.
Obituary published on Cox Funeral Home of Bainbridge, GA. web site.
The third of six children, he attended Iron City School. After serving in the US Army during World War II, Atwood met Mae Herring. They were married December 8, 1951 and he became father to Mae’s two sons, Johnny and Calvin. They settled in Bainbridge where Atwood worked at The Post Searchlight until 1957, when he moved his family to Cairo. Atwood then went to work for the Cairo Messenger, where he was proud to say he worked for four generations of the Wind family.
Atwood was a 60 year-plus Master Mason, Masonic Lodge # 299, a Shriner since 1972, served for over 50 years with the Order of the Eastern Star, was a member of the American Legion Post #122, Eastside Baptist Church, and the morning group at Hardee’s in Cairo.
A loving and devoted grandfather, Atwood doted on his six grandchildren, taking them fishing, teaching them to drive, and taking them to visit his many friends and relatives. Atwood loved fishing and music. He not only caught his fish, he also cooked and served them to family and friends. Music was a huge part of Atwood’s life. He loved playing his guitar with fellow pickers and singing for anyone who would listen.
Atwood is survived by:
his son and daughter-in-law of Columbia, South Carolina
five granddaughters
a grandson
eight great-grandchildren
a sister of Iron City
many nieces and nephews
Atwood was preceded in death by:
his wife, Mae Herring Lane
his parents, Will and Ellen Cross Lane
his son, Calvin Daniel
his great-grandchild, Joel Harrison
his sisters, Jewell Powell and Lucy Hornsby
brothers, Bennie and Jack Lane
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Andrew Donaldson and Rm. Eugene Kelly officiated. Interment followed at Corinth Cemetery in Iron City, Georgia, with Masonic graveside rites and military honors.
Obituary published on Cox Funeral Home of Bainbridge, GA. web site.
Mr. Willie Atwood Lane, age 95, of Cairo, Georgia, passed away June 23, 2017, just one week short of his 96th birthday, at Seminole Manor Nursing Home, Donalsonville, Georgia.
The third of six children, he attended Iron City School. After serving in the US Army during World War II, Atwood met Mae Herring. They were married December 8, 1951 and he became father to Mae’s two sons, Johnny and Calvin. They settled in Bainbridge where Atwood worked at The Post Searchlight until 1957, when he moved his family to Cairo. Atwood then went to work for the Cairo Messenger, where he was proud to say he worked for four generations of the Wind family.
Atwood was a 60 year-plus Master Mason, Masonic Lodge # 299, a Shriner since 1972, served for over 50 years with the Order of the Eastern Star, was a member of the American Legion Post #122, Eastside Baptist Church, and the morning group at Hardee’s in Cairo.
A loving and devoted grandfather, Atwood doted on his six grandchildren, taking them fishing, teaching them to drive, and taking them to visit his many friends and relatives. Atwood loved fishing and music. He not only caught his fish, he also cooked and served them to family and friends. Music was a huge part of Atwood’s life. He loved playing his guitar with fellow pickers and singing for anyone who would listen.
Atwood is survived by:
his son and daughter-in-law of Columbia, South Carolina
five granddaughters
a grandson
eight great-grandchildren
a sister of Iron City
many nieces and nephews
Atwood was preceded in death by:
his wife, Mae Herring Lane
his parents, Will and Ellen Cross Lane
his son, Calvin Daniel
his great-grandchild, Joel Harrison
his sisters, Jewell Powell and Lucy Hornsby
brothers, Bennie and Jack Lane
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Andrew Donaldson and Rm. Eugene Kelly officiated. Interment followed at Corinth Cemetery in Iron City, Georgia, with Masonic graveside rites and military honors.
Obituary published on Cox Funeral Home of Bainbridge, GA. web site.
The third of six children, he attended Iron City School. After serving in the US Army during World War II, Atwood met Mae Herring. They were married December 8, 1951 and he became father to Mae’s two sons, Johnny and Calvin. They settled in Bainbridge where Atwood worked at The Post Searchlight until 1957, when he moved his family to Cairo. Atwood then went to work for the Cairo Messenger, where he was proud to say he worked for four generations of the Wind family.
Atwood was a 60 year-plus Master Mason, Masonic Lodge # 299, a Shriner since 1972, served for over 50 years with the Order of the Eastern Star, was a member of the American Legion Post #122, Eastside Baptist Church, and the morning group at Hardee’s in Cairo.
A loving and devoted grandfather, Atwood doted on his six grandchildren, taking them fishing, teaching them to drive, and taking them to visit his many friends and relatives. Atwood loved fishing and music. He not only caught his fish, he also cooked and served them to family and friends. Music was a huge part of Atwood’s life. He loved playing his guitar with fellow pickers and singing for anyone who would listen.
Atwood is survived by:
his son and daughter-in-law of Columbia, South Carolina
five granddaughters
a grandson
eight great-grandchildren
a sister of Iron City
many nieces and nephews
Atwood was preceded in death by:
his wife, Mae Herring Lane
his parents, Will and Ellen Cross Lane
his son, Calvin Daniel
his great-grandchild, Joel Harrison
his sisters, Jewell Powell and Lucy Hornsby
brothers, Bennie and Jack Lane
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, 2017, Eastside Baptist Church in Cairo, Georgia. The Rev. Andrew Donaldson and Rm. Eugene Kelly officiated. Interment followed at Corinth Cemetery in Iron City, Georgia, with Masonic graveside rites and military honors.
Obituary published on Cox Funeral Home of Bainbridge, GA. web site.
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