Mr. James Willis Lanning, Jr.

November 1, 1945 - September 26, 2017

Mr. James Willis Lanning, Jr., age 71, of Douglasville, GA, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, at his residence. James was born on November 1, 1945, in Dallas, GA, to loving parents, James Willis Lanning, Sr. and Bedie McDonald Lanning. He worked as an engineer at the Georgia Department of Transportation for many years and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. James loved spending time with his friends and family and will be greatly missed by many. James is survived by his daughter, Joy Lanning and grandchildren, Rianna Mock and Patrick Mock. Many other friends and family also survive. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death his sister, Edna Parks and his brother, Warren Lanning. Graveside funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at 12:00 PM, at the New Canaan Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home on Thursday, September 28, 2017, from 10:00 – 11:45 AM. Please join the family in honoring his life by visiting www.jeffeberhartfuneralhome.com to sign the register book and share a memory. Jeff Eberhart Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Mr. James Willis Lanning, Jr.