Obituary of Frank Maurice Laney

Frank Maurice Laney, 63, widower of Laura Simpson Laney, departed and received his wings, Saturday, April 20, 2019, in Dalzell, SC.

 

Born in Alexandria Bay, NY, he was a son of the late Carl West Laney and Dorothy Marie Joyner Laney.

 

Mr. Laney was a member of First Baptist Church in Cheraw, SC.  He was a 1974 graduate of Hillcrest High School and was employed by the Town of Cheraw Parks and Grounds. 

 

Surviving are one son, Carl M. Laney of Sumter; his longtime companion, Annanell Freeman of Cheraw; one brother, Jack W. Laney of Ridgeland, SC; two sisters, Cindy Thornhill of Sumter and Tammy Laney Steele of Sevierville, TN; his two special dogs, who cherished him dearly Sandy and Spud, along with many other dogs, four cats, and a number of nieces and nephews.

 

He was preceded in death by a sister, Roxanne Laney and a brother, Robert E. Laney.

 

Memorial Services will be held at 2 P.M. Saturday, April 27, 2019, in the Chapel of the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

 

The family will receive friends from 1 P.M. to 2 P.M. Saturday at the Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home.

 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Paws & Claws, P. O. Box 386, Chesterfield, SC 29709 or First Baptist Church, 126 Greene Street, Cheraw, SC   29520. 

 

Online condolences may be sent to www.sumterfunerals.com

 

Elmore Hill McCreight Funeral Home & Crematory, 221 Broad Street, Sumter, is in charge of the arrangements (803) 775-9386.