Lester Dee Lanning Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 14, 2024, at the age of 84, Lester Dee Lanning of Waynesville, North Carolina passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lester Dee Lanning to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Sam Lanning and Hannah Phillips Lanning; his wife Lillie Lanning; and his siblings, Thelma Hensley, Barbara Golden, Brenda James and Tom Lanning.

He is survived by: his daughter Margaret Steinel (Doug); his granddaughter Ashley Steinel; his brothers, George Lanning (Mary) and Ned Lanning (Dorothy); his brothers-in-law, Kenneth Lanning (Patsy), Albert Lanning (Jean), Jim Lunsford and Sam Gaddis; his close friends, Ron Morrow, George Stickel and Charlie; and his pet Birchfield. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to D.A.V. Chapter 89, C/O Perry McClure 759 Harris Road, Clyde, NC 28721 or Grandview Baptist Church.