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Obituary
Duane David “Bull” Lanier
May 1, 1962 – November 28, 2025
A resident of Amite, LA, passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025, at MD Anderson in Houston, Texas, after a two-year battle with cancer. He was born May 1, 1962, in Baton Rouge, LA, to the late David Lanier and Audrey Carrier Lanier; he was 63 years of age. He is survived by his wife of 3 years, Shirley Haralson Lanier; children, Hannah Lanier Fowler (Todd), Christy Davis McCullough (Herb), Bradley Davis (Amber), and Carley Price Gunnell (Will); grandchildren, Leslie Norris (Michael Chase), Chelie Moak, Brooklyn McCullough, Rayleigh McCullough, Ryker Davis, Havyn Davis, Alley Ray Gunnell; great-grandchild, Drew Parker Norris; mother, Audrey C. Lanier; brothers and sisters, Dona Grace Matherne (Steve), Mona Louise Lanier, Elizabeth Ann Rick (Danny), Andrew Dean Lanier (Cecilia), Jody Maris Lanier, and Eric Randal Lanier (Toni); and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his father, David Dean Lanier; sister-in-law, Marcine Lanier; nephew, Benjamin Robert Simpson.
Bull possessed an unwavering spirit and remarkable generosity, always placing the well-being of those around him above his own challenges. His selflessness was evident in every interaction, creating lasting impressions on everyone he met. His unique storytelling ability of true-life childhood stories captured the listeners’ attention and always provided lots of laughter.
Duane was a simple man who valued faith, family, and country life. He was an enthusiastic outdoorsman with a passion for deer hunting and kayaking. He enjoyed sitting around a fire pit, barbequing, and visiting with the people he loved. He was widely respected for his strong work ethic and expertise in aggregate mining, as well as his ability to share that knowledge with anyone eager and willing to learn. During his time off, he frequently volunteered to help neighbors with chores on the farm, especially those involving the use of farm equipment.
Bull was a vigilant and dependable individual, attentive to the needs of others. Even while undergoing cancer treatment himself, he consistently assisted other cancer patients with their mobility or comfort needs while often neglecting his own. His magnetic personality and mischievous smile enabled him to connect easily with others, blessing them with kindness and good humor.
He met the love of his life on July 3, 2019, and they were married exactly three years later on July 3, 2022, in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. He lovingly called her “Miss Shirley” and would introduce her as “The woman I love”. He adored all of his children, grandchildren, great grandchild, and cherished being referred to as Pawpaw Bull. At the time of his passing, he was excitedly awaiting the arrival of one more grandchild and one more great-grandchild.
Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 1:00 PM until Memorial Services at 3:00 PM on Saturday, December 20, 2025. Services conducted by Bro. Scott Russell. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Berean Children’s Home, 1180 Berea Trail, Bogue Chitto, MS 39629. Click here for Berean Children’s Home Website.
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1 And when it was decided that we should sail to Italy, they delivered Paul and some other prisoners to one named Julius, a centurion of the Augustan Regiment.
2 So, entering a ship of Adramyttium, we put to sea, meaning to sail along the coasts of Asia. Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, was with us.
3 And the next day we landed at Sidon. And Julius treated Paul kindly and gave him liberty to go to his friends and receive care.
Acts 27:1-3 NKJV
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