CHRISTOPHER – Paul Albert Lane, 79, of Christopher, passed away on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at his home.

He was born on June 11, 1944 in Milford, IL, to Goble and Enda (Collins) Lane. He married Lucille (Hedges) Lane on June 30, 1971, and she survives of Christopher.

He is also survived by his children Kimberly (Ron) McGhee of Cleburn, Kristina (Raymond) Curtis of Sesser, Kathy Kirkpatrick of Christopher, Goble (Brenda) Lane of North Carolina and Matthew (Misty) Lane of Christopher; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and one great- great-grandson and another on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son Paul Lane Jr. and two sisters Ruth Ann Cruse and Wanda Stenson.

Paul was a truck driver and a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam War.

Graveside services will be on Monday, December 4, 2023, at 10 a.m.  at the Harrison Cemetery with Brother Jason Todd officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 5 until 7 p.m. at the Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher.

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