William Worth Lanier
August 18, 1944
January 3, 2023
Graveside Service
Friday, January 6, 2023
11:00 AM
Lanier - Thigpen Cemetery
752 Quinn Store Rd., Beulaville
Beulaville, NC
William Worth Lanier, age 78, passed away peacefully January 3, 2023, surrounded by his wife and his children at home. Worth was born August 18,1944, in Onslow County, North Carolina to Fannie M. Lanier and Raeford Lanier. On June 11, 1966, Worth married his high school sweetheart, Patricia McDowell.
Worth loved to bake cakes, do puzzles, talk to any and everyone he met. He spent his life being an example of Christ’s love. When his children were young, he worked hard to teach them Godly values. He also enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren who lovingly referred to him as “Papa”.
Worth was a dedicated member of Cedar Fork Baptist Church and served as a deacon and wherever needed within the church. He was committed to serving and loving the Lord and was thankful for his church family. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me, Philippians 4:13.
Worth is survived by his wife Patricia and his two sons: Joey Lanier and wife Sheila Lanier of Winterville, and Rick Lanier of Beulaville; and his two grandchildren: Jason Worth Lanier and wife Brooke and their three sons, Connor, Ryan, and Finn of Winterville; and Kathryn Gail Lanier and fiancé Billy Lawrence Phillips of Ayden.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Cedar Fork Baptist Church Building Fund, 668 Cedar Fork Church Rd. Beulaville NC 28518.
