Robert “Bob” Garland Lanier, 93, of Kinston, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2023 at Kitty Askins, Goldsboro, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Alton Lanier and Lillie Mae Lanier.

Bob retired from E. I. DuPont de Nemours company after thirty-two years of service. He served in the army during the Korean Conflict, was a member of Richard Caswell Lodge #705 and was a long time Sudan Shriner. He and Rosa enjoyed traveling, their time at the beach with friends and the many years they served with the Shriners and Shrinettes.

Bob is survived by his wife of 71 years, Rosa Miller Lanier; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at Howard-Carter Funeral Home with pastor Dennis Peay officiating. Burial will follow at Westview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Sudan Shriners Childrens Hospital, PO Drawer 12829, New Bern, NC 28561 or Westminster United Methodist Church, 1001 Westminster Lane, Kinston, NC 28501