Dennis Lanier, 76, born on 10/9/1947, passed away on Tuesday, February 13,2024.
Dennis was the first born child of Denver Lanier and Lucille Hodges Lanier. He was born in Statesboro, Ga. but lived most of his life in Savannah, Ga.
Dennis was a 1967 graduate of Hershel V Jenkins High School. He was a veteran of the US Army and served in Viet Nam. He had a love for cars and first worked as a Volkswagen salesman for Terry Motors in Savannah. He moved to College Park, Ga and worked for Squire Insurance Co. He pursued and acquired his auto insurance license and started Autobahn Insurance Adjusters while in College Park.
He returned to Savannah and worked with Fuller Oldsmobile as Service Manager before co-owning PDA Insurance Adjusters.
Dennis was predeceased by his wife of 28 years, Mary Ann Strock Lanier. He was also predeceased by his parents and younger brother, William A. (Bill) Lanier. He is survived by his Stepson Tom Baur (Tonya) of South Bend, Ind. and four grandchildren, Kaley Baur, Braden Baur, Brian Baur and Sophia Baur; all of South Bend, Ind. Dennis is also survived by his siblings, Irma Lanier Larrimore of Sav, Ga. , Kay Lanier Grandgeorge (David) of Orangeburg, SC and Robert A. (Bob) Lanier (Rhonda) of Sav. Ga. , and multiple nieces, nephews, cousins and friends and his forever friend, Richard Sturgess.
A graveside memorial service will be held Saturday, March 9, 2024, at 1 PM at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
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Glenda J Morgan
We are so sorry for your loss. Dennis was a kind and, I know,much loved man. May you feel God’s love surrounding you at this sad time.
Love,
Glenda & Dave Morgan
Linda Lair Futrell
Dennis, you had a kind, sweet, heart. You will be missed. May God Comfort your Loved ones with the promise they will see you again. Rest in Peace. Fly high, we know you are home now. To his family, know that Dennis left you all with enough love to last you a lifetime.
Estvander
Dear Irma and Family,
Our love, hearts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Julie and Mike Estvander
Phillip Newman
Rest in peace, my friend. You were friend and highschool classmate. Prayers for your family.
Frank H Grimm
We were sorry to hear of the passing of Dennis. Sending our thoughts and prayers to the family and friends. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the memorial service.
Frank and Kathy Grimm
Connie Ivey
Irma,
Today, Richard alerted me that Dennis passed away. Michael and I were just talking about him a few weeks ago. We are so sorry to hear the news. We will miss him and think of him often. He was a very special man and he meant a lot to us. Our prayers and love go out to all who knew him like we did.
Love,
Connie and Michael Ivey