Curtis Lanier

Curtis Lanier, 70, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Jesup Health and Rehabilitation after a lengthy illness under the care of GHC Hospice.

Curtis was born on November 14, 1955 in Panama City, Florida to the late, Arnold and Molly Sylvester Lanier.  He worked as a welder for many years, traveling all over the Southeast for his job.  Later in his career, Curtis’ interest in plants and gardening led him into a new line of work at a nursery working as a Horticulturist from which he retired.  He purchased his property and moved to Jesup in 2010 and then relocated for a short time to Brandon, Florida before moving back to the place he loved again in Jesup in 2023.  In his spare time, Curtis enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting.  He loved his family and devoted himself to them first and foremost.

In addition to his parents, his siblings, Jojo Lanier, Rita Duncan, Eric Lanier and Lance Lanier, all preceded him in death.

Survivors include his wife of twenty years, Kathryn Bedat Lanier of Jesup, Georgia; four children, Alexis Bedat of Hanover, Indiana and Molly Sue Rose Lanier, Haley Marie Lanier and Lena Jean Lanier all of Jesup, Georgia and two sisters,  Annette Colson and Linda Chitty, both of Brunswick, Georgia.  A host of nieces, nephews and extended family members also survive.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at Howard & Jones Funeral Home in Jesup with Chaplain Ryan Wilson and Reverend Joe Manning officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the funeral home.

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