John Lanning Jr. Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of John Lanning Jr. (Morganton, North Carolina), born in Durham, North Carolina, who passed away on April 8, 2020 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Lanning Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John Tate and Elizabeth Lanning (Williams). He is survived by: his daughters, Kathy Robertson (Bill) of Rutherfordton, NC, Rebecca Lanning (Frank Godwin) of Chapel Hill, NC and Carrie Shuping (Alan) of Crossnore, NC; his siblings, Lucy Lanning Mauger (Richard) of Greenville, NC and Tommy Lanning (Kay) of Asheville, NC; and his grandchildren, Hannah, Will, Helen, Walker Tate, John Tate and Rose. He is also survived by His children and grandchildren.
A memorial service will take place at Grace Episcopal, with final inurnment in his family's plot at St. Michael's once the national emergency related to COVID-19 has passed.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Ridge Endowment Fund, payable to Blue Ridge Healthcare Foundation, 500 Lenoir Rd., Morganton, NC 28655 or to Grace Episcopal Church, 303 S. King St., Morganton, NC 28655.
