William “Bill” Lanier

 

Westminster– William “Bill” Bernard Lanier, 73, husband of Bonnie Jean Bixby Lanier, passed away on Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022, at Prisma Oconee Memorial Hospital.

 

Bill was born in North Carolina and was the son of the late Frank and Hester Hall Lanier. Bill was a United States Army Veteran and a retired welder.   Bill had a great passion for woodworking, photography, leather working, was very artistic, enjoyed working with his hands, taking care of his family, and bringing joy to children at Christmas time. Bill was a member of Fort Hill Presbyterian Church.

 

In addition to his wife, Bonnie Jean Bixby Lanier; he is survived by his daughters, Kelsey Matheson and husband Ryan, and Jessica Segear and husband Chris; a brother, Frank Matthews; sisters, Emily Roberts and Palie Wehman; five grandchildren, Sydney Matheson, William Matheson, Charlee Segear, Abigail Segear and Kenna Segear.

 

A celebration of life service will be held, 11:00 am, Saturday, May 7th, 2022 at Fort Hill Presbyterian Church and the family will receive friends following the service at the church.

 

The family is at their respective homes. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Bill’s memory can be made to Fort Hill Presbyterian Church, Student Missions, 101 Edgewood Ave, Clemson, SC 29631.   Condolences may be expressed online by visiting www.sandiferfuneralhome.com.