Pernell Lanier

Mr. Pernell Lanier, 90, of 1873 Mountain Road, Java, Virginia departed this life January 14, 2022 in SOVAH Health Care Center in Danville, Virginia.

He was born June 28, 1931, in Pittsylvania County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Charlie and Martha Blair Lanier. He was married to the former Elma Earnestine Barksdale, who survives.

Mr. Lanier was a member of Riceville Baptist Church.

In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories; four daughters; Margie Richardson of Chatham, VA, Linda Kelly (Ty) of Danville, VA, Sandra McKenzie (Starling), of Rustburg, VA, Jennifer Stevens (David) of Columbia, S.C.; A foster son, Lee Miller of Hampton, VA.; three brothers, Ronnie Lanier (Della), Thomas Lanier both of Java, VA, and Lawrence Lanier of Washington, DC; two sisters, Sylvia Stevens of Charlotte, N.C. and Vivian Lanier of Washington, DC; four additional sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild; host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services for Mr. Lanier will be conducted on Friday, January 21, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. from the Chapel of Howerton Funeral Home with Rev. Antonel Myler Sr., Eulogist. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Burial Park.

A public viewing will be held Thursday from 4-6 p.m. with the family in attendance.

In accordance with CDC guidelines mask are required for all services.

Howerton Funeral Home is assisting the Lanier family.

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