Russell Ray Lane, age 85, a lifelong Atoka, OK resident, was born on Saturday, February 23, 1935, to "Big" John William and Florence Magdalene (Kampplain) Lane, at Stringtown, OK. Russell passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at Sherman, TX. He attended Harmony, East Teleco, Miller, and then Atoka High School. Russell was a rancher and worked at a dairy farm. He was a carpenter and builder, worked for McAlester Army Ammunition Depot. He married Lily Janice (Fomby) on Saturday, June 6th, 1959 at Lewisville, TX. They celebrated 61 years of marriage before his passing. Russell was a longtime member and Deacon at Lewisville Bible Church, Harmony Baptist Church and was an early member and Elder at Day Spring Church. He served as board member and treasurer of the school board at Harmony School. Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, whittling, carving, loved carving little boots and keychains, and mostly spending time with his family and friends.
Russell is survived by his wife, Lily Janice Lane of the home in Atoka, OK; children, Teena Knight and husband Tim of Sherman, TX, Brett Lane and wife Tamara of Durant, OK, Matt Lane and wife Carol of Atoka, OK; special child, Sheila Roberson and husband David of Tupelo, OK; son in law, Dr. Bob Darst; grandchildren, Bobby Darst Jr., Patty Sparks, Shanna Thompson, Teisa Lane, Whitney Jamet, Jennifer Hinojosa, Cassandra Little, Jake Knight, T.J. Knight, Raynee Eaves, Kendall Lane; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Joan Butler of Muskogee, OK; along with nieces, nephews, in laws, other relatives and many dear friends.
Russell was preceded in death by his parents, John and Florence Magdalene (Kampplain) Lane; daughter, Patricia Ann Darst; granddaughter, Jennifer Lane Trueblood; great granddaughter, Ruby Cheyenne Sharp; sisters, Lucille Sides, Donna Smith, Kay Johnson; brothers, Norris Lane, Tommy Lane, John Lane.
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DATE OF SERVICES: 10:00 AM Saturday, July 18th, 2020
PLACE OF SERVICES: Victory Life Church, Atoka, Oklahoma
OFFICIATING: Bro Seth Swindall, Bro John Matey, and Rev "Baby" Paul Butler at the graveside
INTERMENT: New Zion Cemetery, Atoka, Oklahoma
CASKETBEARERS: Dean Jackson, Danny Cochran, Jimmy Ridgeway, Mike Granger, Lional Winters, Randy Smith
HONORARY CASKETBEARERS: Dale Nanney, Ed McCurry, W.K. Duke, Steve Swindall, Ronnie Harper, Roger Holley, Lester Moore, Johnny Morris, Tommy Evans, Larry Compton, Donnie Allen, Bob Wyrick, Dr. Bob Darst
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