Duane David Lanier Obituary
The world bids farewell to Duane David Lanier of Amite, Louisiana, departing on November 28, 2025 at the age of 63. Duane leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his father David Dean Lanier; his sister-in-law Marcine Lanier; and his nephew Benjamin Robert Simpson. He is survived by: his mother Audrey Carrier Lanier; his wife Shirley Haralson Lanier; his children, Hannah Lanier Fowler (Todd), Christy Davis McCullough (Herb), Bradley Davis (Amber) and Carley Price Gunnell (Will); his grandchildren, Leslie Norris (Michael Chase), Chelie Moak, Brooklyn McCullough, Rayleigh McCullough, Ryker Davis, Havyn Davis and Alley Ray Gunnell; his great grandchild Drew Parker Norris; and his siblings, Dona Grace Matherne (Steve), Mona Louise Lanier, Elizabeth Ann Rick (Danny), Andrew Dean Lanier (Cecilia), Jody Maris Lanier and Eric Randal Lanier (Toni). He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the McKneely Funeral Home - Amite (110 E Factory St, Amite City, LA 70422). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 20th 2025 at 3:00 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Berean Children's Home, 1180 Berea Trail, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629. (https://www.bereanchildrenshome.org).
