Anthony Wayne Lanier, Sr. was born o n March 21, 1967 to the late Violet Louise Davis and Jack Wayne Lanier.

Although born in Lake Placid, Florida, Anthony grew up in Arcadia, Florida where he received his formal education. In 1988, Anthony and his family relocated to Wakulla County.

Anthony's love for different animals, led him to raise hens , roosters , and even a goat. He had a great passion for music and was known for blasting his tunes throughout his home.  He truly adored his family and enjoyed s pending time with them. Anthony relished going to the beach; even in his final days one of his greatest desires was to someday return to the sandy shores.

On October 23 rd , while at home, Anthony answered God's call to rest and closed his eyes one last time. He leaves to cherish his everlasting love and memories: h is children, Anthony (Kirsten) Lanier, Jr., Kayla (Justin) Richard , and Brittany (Jordan) Smith; his grandchildren, Hazleigh Smith, Waylan Smith, Aiyanna Richard , and Amirah Richard; his siblings, Tammy (Bob) Nichols, Timothy (Susan) Phipps, Tena (Ben Bailey) Lanier, Theresa Mazza , Taffy Smith, Olen (Cathy) Lanier, Vern Lanier and Phil Lanier; and a host of other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents , Jack Way n e Lanier and Violet Louis Davis; his sister, Tracey Garcia and His brother, Alan Smith.

Viewing/Visitation will be @ 4-7pm, FRIDAY, October 28, 2022
@ GRACE Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. (2758 Coastal Highway; Crawfordville, FL 32327)

Funeral services will be at 11 AM, SATURDAY, October 29, 2022
@ PANACEA FULL GOSPEL ASSEMBLY (8 Taylor Street; Panacea, FL 32346)

At The Request of the FAMILY there will be
****ABSOLUTELY NO PHOTOGRAPHS OR VIDEOS WILL BE ALLOWED****

GRACE Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc . is in charge of the arrangements.
850-926-4407
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All attendees are asked to follow COVID -19 social distancing guidelines.