William Lanning Jr. Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate William Lanning Jr. (Cardwell, Missouri), whose life came to an end on February 28, 2026 at the age of 79, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of William Lanning Jr. or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
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 brother Thomas Lanning. He is survived by: his family, Brad Williams (Linda), Rachel Phillips, Amindia Small (Matt), Lydia Phillips, Lincoln Phillips and Weston Small; his adoptive son Steven Lanning; and his cousin Gary Skeens.
