William B. Lanier

Memphis - December 3, 2020 A Celebration of Bill's Life will be held on May 1, 2021, at 10 a.m. in The Flame, located at the Byhalia, MS United Methodist Church. Guests at the celebration are asked to dress in the CBHS colors of royal purple, gold or white. In Bill's words "Make it like a CBHS game!"

Burial will take place on April 30, at the West Tennessee Veteran's Cemetery in a private service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations are given in Bill's memory to St. Jude's Children's Hospital, the Christian Brothers High School Athletic Department, or your choice of charity.

Bill, Billy, Mr. Billy, Cousin Bill and/or Coach will be missed by all. Upon hearing of his passing one friend commented "He lived a storied life."

Make God #1 in Your Life.

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