Leland Herbert Lanier

My fondest memory of Leland is when he would pack his over 6ft, neat as a pin, not a hair out of place, frame, into his little blue Fiat and drive around the streets of Kobe, Japan like a wild Texan.

Leland and Joanne were the first to greet us when we arrived in Japan in 1964, and we will never forget their kindness, hospitality, and generosity in helping us get acclimated and settled into our new home.

I will always remember his laugh and his kind spirit.
Just think, he is sharing his laughter now with His Savior.

I remember summer camp after summercamp with Bro Lanier. He was always such an inspiration to me with his teachings. He made the gospel "simple".

I will miss his smile and that "chuckle" of his that was so contagious. I will miss seeing "Jesus" thru him and his life....

May 7, 2009

My Dear Family,
My thoughts are running together when I think of Leland. He represents so many good things in my life. I remember how much comfort he brought to my family and me when Hudson died, and he preached the funeral. I had some wonderful conversations with him about the Lord over the years. He always strengthened me personally when we talked. I loved him so much...I will miss him!
Aunt Evelyn

I admired Leland all of my life. He always made me want to be a better person. I have fond memories of hearing about time spent as missionaries in Japan. Believe it or not..I can still count to five in Japanese! I never think of Leland without remembering his contagious laughter. It was the best. Knowing the emptiness I feel, I can only imagine how much his family and Church family will miss him. What a legacy of faith he has left to all of us! Ronny

I first met Leland in 1969 when I married Ronny. His servant heart touched me then...as it did everytime I saw him over the years. He and Joanne made a great team! I know that the angels in Heaven rejoice that he is home. My prayer is that all of you will find peace together as you remember how much he loved each of you. Susan

Bro. Lanier baptized me when I was a child and was a good friend and pastor to my family and myself. Heaven is rejoicing that one of their own is now home. I will pray for the ones he left behind that God will grant you the peace in the coming months.

Janet, I am so sorry for your lose my prayers are with you and your family.

Janet, I am so sorry for your loss. May the memories of your Dad and Pease from our Lord and Savior Jesus Crist comfort you and your family during this time.

Dear Joann and family,

I know Brother Lanier is walking with our precious Lord and enjoying all who have went before him, we will see him again someday and be thankful for all the memories you had, your in my thoughts and prayers and if I can do anything more let me know please.

Christian Love Always,
Karen Davis and family

There are not enough words to express the our gratitude for Brother Lanier and Sister Lanier. You both had been a tremendous influence on our family. We have been so blessed by the Lanier ministry. Brother Lanier will be truly missed.
Our love and support always,
Kent, Becky, Zach,Zephan,Cathleen,Zethen, and Zarah.

While you are mourning the loss of your father my prayers are with you and your family. May God continue to be with you and bless you.

Leland was a dear friend. He willingness to help others always impressed me. He will be missed. However we have the blessed hope that we shall meet again. To be absent frm this body is to be present with the Lord.

The Lanier Family will always hold a precious spot in our hearts.

I will always remember evrything I was taught by Leland. His guidance in my life has made me into the person I am today. I know he is with Jesus right now looking down on us with a smile. I know we shall all meet again with Leland and all those that have gone before us.

All our Love

The Meguires.