Jim "Pop Pop" Lanier

June 20, 1951 - May 3, 2018

Jim "Pop Pop" Lanier, 66, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 surrounded by family. Memorial Service will be Thursday May 10th, 3:00pm at Guardian Funeral Home. Jim was born June 20, 1951 in Fort Worth to Bill and Martha Lanier. He graduated from R.L. Paschal High School in 1969. He married Sherry Atnip on Nov. 21, 1973. Jim worked for Ben Hogan Company before joining his father's business, Lanier Grinding. Jim later started a landscaping business, which he ran for three decades. Pop Pop loved grilling, gardening and supporting his grandchildren. He never missed a game. He was happiest outdoors and cooking for family and friends. Survivors: Wife of 45 years, Sherry; daughter, Keri Lanier (Kenny Dollar); son Cory Lanier (Melody); grandson, Kane Lanier; granddaughter, Sheridan Lanier (G. Zavala); great-grandchildren, Rose and Victoria Zavala; brother, Coy Lanier; and many nieces and nephews.