Willard "Bill" M. Lane, 77, of Bentonville, Arkansas, formerly of Stanford, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville.
He was born on February 18, 1944, in Kennett, MO, to Robert "R.F." and Laura Neldon Lane.
He married Frances L. Burton on July 2, 1966, in Corinth, MS. They were married 37 years. Together they had five children, Loren (Shelly) Lane, Richele (Philip) Freitag of Minier, Christi (Todd) Hensley of Minier, Laura Balch of Russellville, Arkansas, and Kara (Tim) Streenz of Stanford. The family opened their hearts to Tim (Julie) Mawazini of Germantown Hills, to love as a son and brother. Bill is survived by 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four sisters, Nadine (Charles) Sindle of Bloomfield, MO, Mary (Bill) Brown of Jackson, MO, Judy Burton of Morley, MO, and Phyllis (Robert) Hester of Union City, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his wife, Frances; his son, Loren and daughter-in-law, Shelly; and a great-grandson, Caliber Laymon.
Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 in Germany, earning the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria, retiring after 35 years of service. He later worked for the Springdale Arkansas School District in the transportation department.
Bill will be remembered for his love of family, especially the babies; his ethic for working hard; his love for Jesus; and, finally, his ability to tell a story so well that it would captivate the listener and make them feel as if they were there.
His children would like to honor their father's final wishes by holding a celebration of life on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Minier Assembly of God, 604 S. Minier Ave., Minier, IL. The children will greet friends and family from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, with a service following. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
He was born on February 18, 1944, in Kennett, MO, to Robert "R.F." and Laura Neldon Lane.
He married Frances L. Burton on July 2, 1966, in Corinth, MS. They were married 37 years. Together they had five children, Loren (Shelly) Lane, Richele (Philip) Freitag of Minier, Christi (Todd) Hensley of Minier, Laura Balch of Russellville, Arkansas, and Kara (Tim) Streenz of Stanford. The family opened their hearts to Tim (Julie) Mawazini of Germantown Hills, to love as a son and brother. Bill is survived by 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four sisters, Nadine (Charles) Sindle of Bloomfield, MO, Mary (Bill) Brown of Jackson, MO, Judy Burton of Morley, MO, and Phyllis (Robert) Hester of Union City, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his wife, Frances; his son, Loren and daughter-in-law, Shelly; and a great-grandson, Caliber Laymon.
Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 in Germany, earning the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria, retiring after 35 years of service. He later worked for the Springdale Arkansas School District in the transportation department.
Bill will be remembered for his love of family, especially the babies; his ethic for working hard; his love for Jesus; and, finally, his ability to tell a story so well that it would captivate the listener and make them feel as if they were there.
His children would like to honor their father's final wishes by holding a celebration of life on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Minier Assembly of God, 604 S. Minier Ave., Minier, IL. The children will greet friends and family from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, with a service following. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
Willard "Bill" M. Lane, 77, of Bentonville, Arkansas, formerly of Stanford, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021, at Circle of Life Hospice House in Bentonville.
He was born on February 18, 1944, in Kennett, MO, to Robert "R.F." and Laura Neldon Lane.
He married Frances L. Burton on July 2, 1966, in Corinth, MS. They were married 37 years. Together they had five children, Loren (Shelly) Lane, Richele (Philip) Freitag of Minier, Christi (Todd) Hensley of Minier, Laura Balch of Russellville, Arkansas, and Kara (Tim) Streenz of Stanford. The family opened their hearts to Tim (Julie) Mawazini of Germantown Hills, to love as a son and brother. Bill is survived by 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four sisters, Nadine (Charles) Sindle of Bloomfield, MO, Mary (Bill) Brown of Jackson, MO, Judy Burton of Morley, MO, and Phyllis (Robert) Hester of Union City, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his wife, Frances; his son, Loren and daughter-in-law, Shelly; and a great-grandson, Caliber Laymon.
Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 in Germany, earning the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria, retiring after 35 years of service. He later worked for the Springdale Arkansas School District in the transportation department.
Bill will be remembered for his love of family, especially the babies; his ethic for working hard; his love for Jesus; and, finally, his ability to tell a story so well that it would captivate the listener and make them feel as if they were there.
His children would like to honor their father's final wishes by holding a celebration of life on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Minier Assembly of God, 604 S. Minier Ave., Minier, IL. The children will greet friends and family from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, with a service following. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
He was born on February 18, 1944, in Kennett, MO, to Robert "R.F." and Laura Neldon Lane.
He married Frances L. Burton on July 2, 1966, in Corinth, MS. They were married 37 years. Together they had five children, Loren (Shelly) Lane, Richele (Philip) Freitag of Minier, Christi (Todd) Hensley of Minier, Laura Balch of Russellville, Arkansas, and Kara (Tim) Streenz of Stanford. The family opened their hearts to Tim (Julie) Mawazini of Germantown Hills, to love as a son and brother. Bill is survived by 16 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and four sisters, Nadine (Charles) Sindle of Bloomfield, MO, Mary (Bill) Brown of Jackson, MO, Judy Burton of Morley, MO, and Phyllis (Robert) Hester of Union City, TN.
He was preceded in death by his father and mother; his wife, Frances; his son, Loren and daughter-in-law, Shelly; and a great-grandson, Caliber Laymon.
Bill served in the U.S. Army from 1962 to 1965 in Germany, earning the rank of Sergeant. He worked for Caterpillar Tractor Company in East Peoria, retiring after 35 years of service. He later worked for the Springdale Arkansas School District in the transportation department.
Bill will be remembered for his love of family, especially the babies; his ethic for working hard; his love for Jesus; and, finally, his ability to tell a story so well that it would captivate the listener and make them feel as if they were there.
His children would like to honor their father's final wishes by holding a celebration of life on Friday, July 16, 2021, at Minier Assembly of God, 604 S. Minier Ave., Minier, IL. The children will greet friends and family from 11 a.m. to 12 noon, with a service following. A private family burial will be held at a later date.
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