James C. Lanier Jr.

James C. Lanier, Jr., of Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, departed this life on August 5, 2024, at the age 97. 

James was born June 30, 1927, in Greenville, NC. He received his AB Degree from UNC Chapel Hill in 1949 and his LLB Degree from UNC Chapel Hill Law School in 1952. He was a member of the Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. James was the senior partner in Lanier, King, & Paysour in Greenville, NC, and formally in Atlantic Beach NC.

He is survived by his wife, Eugenia Trulove Lanier, and their children, Laura L. Sanders (Thorpe), James C. Lanier, Ill (Karah), Rebecca Lanier-Whitman (Eddie), Jeanette L. Hays (Johrison) and seven grandchildren, Julia Lanier, Anna Kitchin, Catherine Kitchin, Emily Taggart, Allen Taggart, Hailey Lanier, and James Lanier.

He fulfilled his dream of Life At the Beach by moving to Atlantic Beach in 1992. 

Private services will be held.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, 1 Billy Graham Parkway, Charlotte, NC 28201.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences.

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.