George McCoy Lanning, Jr., 59, of Columbus, NC, died unexpectedly Saturday, February 2, 2013, at his home and went into the loving arms of his wife. He was a lifelong resident of NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Connie Fowler Lanning who died December 1, 2009 and his brothers, James and Jesse Lanning; He was the son of the late George McCoy Lanning, Sr., and Daisy Raines Lanning of Woodfin;
He was of the Christian faith, and was an avid deer hunter, fisherman, and had a great love for children.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his son, Shannon Lanning; two brothers, David and Ricky Lanning; one sister, Anne Bradley; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A funeral will be at 11:00am Thursday, February 7, 2013, in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 10-11am Thursday in the chapel at Forest Lawn Funeral Home.
Matt Cripps posted on 2/7/13
Shannon, I'm very sorry to hear about your loss, if there's anything I can do, just give me a holler.
Kristy Bradley posted on 2/6/13
Uncle Jr watch over us and thank you for loving me and Tyler Rest in Peace We love and miss you
Candice Lanning posted on 2/7/13
Two down one to go.
Sissy posted on 2/6/13
Uncle Jr you are going to be dearly missed. You was my second dad and I love you. Im going to keep our happy memories. And I know you will be watching over. I love and miss you!
DAISY LALLANG posted on 2/6/13
Junior we all are going to miss you but i will miss more. LOVE YOU FOREVER. MOM
Sharon Fowler Upton posted on 2/6/13
Shannon I love you and I'm a phone call away if you need to talk. Love you.
Anne Bradley posted on 2/6/13
We are heartbroken. We will love you forever. Watch over us. I treasure the memories and the good times we had. Always in my heart. Love your only sister ANNE
Buddy&Glenda Blackwell posted on 2/6/13
Shannon, I just dont what to say, but i grew up with your Daddy on the hill we all had fun together.Junior I love you and will miss you,I know you are happy now you got to see Connie.Shannon i'm here for you love you...
Alicia Carr McNew posted on 2/6/13
I will miss you and Aunt Connie everyday. Love you Uncle Jr.
Ronnie & Mary Fowler posted on 2/6/13
Dear Shannon, We are very sorry. I know those words are the normal at this time, but,they are directly from our hearts.Always, remember, we love you and will be there for you.You are in our thoughts and prayers.Remember this, From 'Footprints in the Sand' "When you saw only one set of footprints, that is when I carried you" God will carry you thru this too. He will never put more on you than you can bear.We love you, Ronnie and Mary
james gann posted on 2/6/13
so sorrow to hear about jr he was a dear friend we went fiishin and huntins we will sure miss him,we are praying for the familyjames,buddy and martha
Brandy Mcmahan (Fowler) posted on 2/6/13
Jr will be missed greatly. Shannon, I am so sorry for your loss and hate that you are going through this! You are in my thoughts and prayers! I love you!
Sam & Diane Morgan posted on 2/6/13
Dear Family, Your in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you now, and during times to come. Sam & Diane Morgan
harriet Worthy Judy King posted on 2/6/13
Shannon we are so sorry for your loss you are in our prayers Love Aunt Harriet an family
Joanna & John Owenby posted on 2/7/13
Shannon, We are truly sorry for your loss. We understand some of what you are going through but believe us it will get easier but they will never be forgotten. Remember the good times and cherish the time that you did have together. If you need anything let us know. Your in our thoughts and prayers. Joanna & John Owenby
Mark Bradley posted on 2/5/13
I will miss him very everyday. LOVE YOU
David&CrissyOwens posted on 2/7/13
Shannon, where so sorry for the loss of your dad. Where praying for you and always remember when life get rough your mom and dad are looking down on you. Don't worry one minute about what Candice Basham is saying. If you need anything let us know.
Ramona & David Lanning posted on 2/5/13
Our hearts are broken and our lives will never be the same no more sitting on the porch no more picking up the phone to call just to talk no more cookouts with all the friends there we love you with all our hearts and will miss you forever
Jason Bishop and family posted on 2/7/13
So sorry for your lose.Please let us know if we can help in any way.
“Words could never express how thankful I am that God honored our lives with the joy of meeting you. Every action, every word, every deed was exactly what we needed to help us through the loss.”
JONAS AND LOIS WYNN posted on 2/6/13
SHANNON,WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF JR'S PASSING. YOU ARE IN OUR PRAYERS. ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU MOM AND DAD LOVE YOU MORE THAN ANYTHING. DON'T FORGET YOU HAVE ALOT OF FAMILY IF YOU NEED US.