William S Lanier Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of William S Lanier Jr. of Augusta, Georgia, who passed away on February 4, 2026 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of William S Lanier Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let his loved ones carry forward the torch of his memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of his love and the brilliance of his spirit. Though William may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, his essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
He was predeceased by: his wife Susan Lillard Lanier; and his parents, William Stevens Lanier, Sr. (Buck) and Robbie Culpepper Lanier. He is survived by: his children, William S. Lanier III and Susan L. Miller; his grandson Henry Miller; and his caregiver Jerilene McKie.
Memorial contributions may be made to Thornwell Children's Orphanage: 302 S Broad St., Clinton, SC 29325, thornwell.org or the CSRA Humane Society: 425 Wood St, Augusta, GA 30904.
