Kelly B Lanier Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Kelly B Lanier (Shelby, North Carolina), born in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, who passed away on June 25, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kelly B Lanier or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Kelly departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Kelly may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Kelly leaves behind.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Andy Thompson and Mary Lanier Degree. He is survived by: his wife Barbara Hunt Lanier; his children, Kelly Antonio Lenair, Angela Annette Williams (Keith) of Shelby, LaVonne Lenair Russell of Charlotte, Cherie Lenair of Winston Salem and Sandra Ann Lenair; and his siblings, Sarah Degree Whitworth of Shelby, Henrietta Degree Boyce (Thomas) and Franklin Lowis Degree (Yvonne). He is also survived by 13 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and countless adored nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Clay-Barnette Funeral Home (1401 W Dixon Blvd, Shelby, NC 28152). A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 28th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
