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John Robert Clint ‘Bob’ Lanier Jr.

Dec. 9, 1935 – Jan. 28, 2025

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John Robert Clint “Bob” Lanier Jr., 89, of Duncansville, passed away Tuesday at UPMC Altoona. He was born in Kinston, N.C., son of the late John Robert Clint Lanier Sr. and Bettie Lucille (Mooring) Lanier.

He married Phyllis Wyles on April 25, 1959, in Duncansville.

Surviving are his wife; daughters, Lorie Willow (Gene) of Mt. Pleasant Hills and Lisa Davensizer of Tipton; a son, Robert Lanier of Duncansville; three grandchildren: Morgan, Adam and Shawnee; three great-grandchildren: Kierstyn, Alexis and Kendall; and a sister, Gloria Rodriquez in North Carolina.

He was preceded in death by sisters, Betty Margaret Aldridge and Marcia Westbrook.

Bob was a 1956 graduate of New Hanover High School, Wilmington, N.C., and served in the U.S. Air Force from 1956-60.

He retired in 1998 as a production expediter at Veeder-Root Co. after 37 years of service.

Bob enjoyed sports, attending his children’s games and spending time with his family.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are by Leslie-Miller Funeral Home, Claysburg.

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