James Edward Lane

James Edward Lane went home to be with his Lord at 1:50 p.m., Friday, August 27, 2010, at St. John’s Regional Health Center, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 69 years and 10 months. He is assured his place in heaven as he professed his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ on July 11, 2010. Jim was born October 27, 1940, in Vida, Missouri. He was one of four children born to the union of Clyde Rinck Lane and Evelyn (Huskey) Lane Brophy. Jim lived most of his life in Pulaski County, Missouri. He graduated from Newburg High School on May 22, 1959. On August 4, 1962, Jim married Patsy Rearrick, and to this union, one daughter, Judy, was born. Jim was united in marriage with Marjorie “Dee” (York) Thomas on June 25, 1982. They shared over 28 years of marriage and many happy memories together. Jim was a member of the International Painters and Allied Trades Union and worked as a painter for most of his life. He managed the Buckhorn Bowling Lanes for several years, and was a very good bowler himself. In 1960, he won the 22nd Annual Greater Ozarks Open in Springfield, Missouri, with a 761 series. Jim was a member of the National and Missouri Bow Hunters’ Associations. He enjoyed shooting his bow in competitions, and won the State Indoor Championship in 2006, the State Outdoor Championship in 1974, 1980, 1982, 1997 and 1998, and the Mid-West Championship in 1986, 1996, 1997, and 1998. He was a demonstrator for both the Hoyt and Jennings Bow Companies, and did demonstrations at area Wal-Mart stores, and also at Waynesville High School for the Archery classes. He was known for breaking a candy lifesaver at 20 yards with a bow and arrow. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his friends. Jim served as a member of the Laquey School Board in the 1970’s. He was initiated into the Waynesville/St. Robert Masonic Lodge #375 AF& AM on February 18, 1969, and was also a member of the Pulaski County Shrine Club. After his retirement, Jim enjoyed helping family and friends. He encouraged his grandchildren to participate in sports and enjoyed watching them play. Jim will be greatly missed by his wife: Marjorie “Dee” Lane; his mother: Evelyn Lane-Brophy and step-father, Al of Rolla; his daughter, Judy Lonergan (Mark) of Laquey; step-daughters: Debbie Thomas of Waynesville, Donna Thomas Cottrell of Waynesville and by love, Nelly Rivera of Chicago, IL; two brothers: Dale Lane and wife, Nancy of O’Fallon and Dennis Lane and wife, Diane of Lake Jackson, TX; his mother-in-law: Ruby York of Waynesville; his grandchildren: Justin Lonergan and wife, Amber, Tammi Cottrell, Kristin Lonergan, Danielle Thomas, Tori Cottrell, Jarrod Lonergan, Terra Cottrell, Katlyn Lonergan, George Cottrell, Angelica Cottrell, and by love, Monika and Javiar Rivera; great grandchildren: Addison O’Connor and Dakota Nagele; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Jim was preceded in death by his father: Clyde Rinck Lane, and his sister: Marilyn Lane. Funeral services were held at 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, August 31, 2010 in the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church with Dr. Paul Miller and Rev. Danny Graves officiating. Lola Cook, Jim’s cousin, sang “What A Day That Will Be” and Debbie Graham, Jim’s cousin, sang “The Lord’s Prayer”. Dr. Paul Miller played “How Great Thou Art” on his harmonica. Pianist Irene Spencer provided the prelude and postlude music. Serving as escorts were Charlie Eickhorst, Richard York, Mark Miner, Aaron Seda, Stevie Seda, Cody Burgess, George Cottrell and Johnny Burgess. Serving as honorary escorts were Ron Baldwin, Lee Hickey, Gene Williams, Carrol Hendrix, Justin Lonergan, Jarrod Lonergan, Steve Seda and Richard Brown. Burial followed in the Mt. Gibson Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim Lane to the Mt. Gibson Baptist Church Building Fund or the Mt. Gibson Cemetery Fund and may be left at the funeral home.

James Edward Lane

October 27, 1940 - August 27, 2010