Clyde Henry Lane, Jr

Clyde Henry Lane, Jr. was born on February 7, 1942, to Mr. Clyde Henry Lane and Mrs. Mary Lula Cotner Lane. He left this life on earth March 5, 2025, to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Martha Cunningham and his oldest daughter, Patricia Lane Evans.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his devoted wife of 46 years, Dr. Cheryl Anderson Lane and from that union was born a loving daughter, Cherita Denise Lane (Allen) Riley. His loving daughters, Kimberly Lane, Sandra Lane and Lakisha Lane born from a 10 year union with deceased first wife, Geneva Lane; also dearly cherishing his memory, his devoted grandchildren, Clyde Marcus Evans, Tareva White, Brittany Hamlin, India Daily, Jason Stewart, Raheim Meeks and Ashanti Meeks, all of Newport, TN, LaToya (Jarvis) Littlejohn of South Carolina, Tanesha Lane of Florida, Alyssa Riley and Alana Riley of Helena, AL; his great grandchildren, Isaiah and Micah Littlejohn, Kierra Laws and Kensleigh White, Aivah and Ahmir Sanders, Corbyn Pate, London, Zendaya and Kaillani Sutton, Kohen and Kyren Meeks; three sisters, Mother Mary E. Bell, Reverend Margaret Yette-Mack and Mrs. Jessie (Joseph) Downs; two brothers, Reverend David (Regina) Lane and Deacon Eric (Angela) Lane; a sister-inlaw, LaVerne Anderson; one devoted son-in-law, Reverend Allen Riley, as well as many loving nieces and nephews. He is fondly remembered by former son-in-law, Lester (Gwen) Evans.

Clyde Lane was born in Knoxville, Tennessee and gave his life to the Lord at a young age. He was a member of the Lane Family Singers and was a part of the Cas Walker Radio Show in that capacity. After moving to Alabama, he became a member of South Park Baptist Church where he was ordained as a Deacon. Much later in life, he joined First Baptist Church with his family in Northport where Reverend Carlos Calhoun is pastor.

Most of his life, Clyde worked in some form of construction. He was employed by Houston Construction Company in Tennessee where he became close friends with the owner, Allen Houston and learned multiple trades. As an Alabama resident, he formed the Lane Concrete Finishing Company that he owned and managed until retirement.

Affectionately known as "Big Daddy" he loved his family and was dedicated to caring for them since his youth. He enjoyed spending time with them and was well known for his famous barbeques. He welcomed everyone with a huge smile. He loved singing, fishing, hunting, and mentoring young people. He will be deeply missed but we take comfort in knowing he will forever be healthy and happy in a "sweeter land, way beyond the sky."