Mr. Walter Lane Jr.

LANE JR., Mr. Walter - Age 88, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at Hurley - Flint. A memorial visitation will be held from the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., Wednesday, April 29, 2026, from 10:00 AM -4:00 PM. Walter Lane Jr. was born May 9, 1937, in Columbus, Mississippi, the son of Walter Lane, Sr. and Leola (Lane) Stephenson. He was a resident of Mt. Morris Michigan, he earned a GED after his military service in the US Army concluded. Walter was employed by Flint Metal Fabricating, a division of General Motors Corporation for 52 years until his retirement. He was a huge fan of the outdoors. Walter enjoyed fishing for an assortment of fish in both fresh and saltwater locations as well as hunting for deer using a tree perched blind and a bow and arrow. He enjoyed jazz music and often visited historical sites throughout Mississippi, engaging the locals in conversation surrounding the lore of the legendary performers from that area. He was a hardworking man who not only fished and hunted but, in his later years, turned to gardening, growing his own fresh produce in his backyard. He could often be found in his “barn” BBQing, repairing equipment, hauling in produce from his crop, puttering around his land, or simply relaxing and hosting friends and neighbors. These and other activities he engaged in with the help, assistance and companionship of his wife of 68 years, Mary Lane. Walter Lane Jr. leaves to cherish his memory: wife of 68 years, Mary Lane of Mt. Morris, MI; 4 children, Clement Lane of Houston, TX, Winifred Lane of Ft. Wayne, IN, Vincent (Grayce) Lane of Riverview, FL and Jason (Sheria) Lane of Southfield, MI; grandchildren, Clement Jr., Felecia and Jasmine, Dinah and Dan, Garet Turner, Isaiah and Josephine; 2 siblings, Theresa and Gladys; as well as host of cousins and friends. Walter was preceded in death by his first-born child, Lynetta Lane; parents, Walter Lane, Sr. and Leola (Lane) Stephenson; older brother, Otis (Bell) Lane. The family wishes to express special thanks to his cousin, Arlene and her family; nephews, Marvin and Odell Moore for their visits and assistance, most notably during the years when Walter’s health began to worsen.

Mr. Walter Lane Jr.

May 9, 1937 - April 20, 2026