Henry Clinton Lanier

Henry Clinton Lanier, age 91, of Asheboro, passed away Saturday, November 24, 2012 at his home. Mr. Lanier was born July 6, 1921 in Seagrove, NC, the son of Nathanial (Nate) Lanier and Louise (Lou) Buie Lanier. He was a native of Randolph County and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was stationed in the Panama Canal Zone where he earned the rank of T-5 Corporal. He was a member of Rock Hill Primitive Baptist Church where he served as deacon, trustee and clerk. He retired from Union Carbide Corp. after 35 years of service. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Clifford Lanier, Phillip (Jack) Lanier and Newman Lanier. He is survived by his beloved wife of 66 years, Rachel Trogdon Lanier; son, William N. Lanier and his wife Trudy of Asheboro, NC; grandsons and their wives, Bradley and Kristen Lanier of Charlotte, NC, Jeremy and Sarah Lanier of Asheboro, NC; great-grandsons, William and Weston Lanier of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Alma Tucker of Seagrove, NC, Ruth Benbow of Denver, NC, Wanda Lee Slawter of Cartersville, GA. The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 27, 2012 from 6 to 8 PM at Pugh Funeral Home, 437 Sunset Avenue, Asheboro. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at Pugh Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ralph Gaines, Elder Jimmy Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, Asheboro, NC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Rock Hill Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Ralph Gaines, 2683 Old Stagecoach Rd., Asheboro, NC 27205 or Hospice of Randolph, P.O. Box 9, Asheboro, NC 27204-0009