Roger Lewis Lanier
1937 - March 23, 2026
Roger Lewis Lanier passed away on Wednesday, March 23, 2026, at the age of 88. He was a native of Savannah, GA, and a longtime resident of Baton Rouge, LA. Roger's way was quiet, unassuming, kind and gentle. After 23 years, retiring from the US Coast Guard, he spent his remaining career on the water as Gulf Coast Regional Manager for Apex Oil Company, covering Houston, TX, to Jacksonville, FL. Loving the water as he did, the family spent many wonderful times boating on the "My Noelle" on Lake Pontchartrain. Roger is survived by his loving and devoted wife of over 41 years, Noelle Nevils Lanier; children, Anne-Marie Morin (Michael), Tracy Mincey (Donnie), H. Craig Davidson (Cristy), Dianna Williams (Brett), Colleen Lanier (Darrell Gloshen), and Amelie Lanier; grandchildren, Chelsea Reyes (Nicholas), Alec Morin (Sydnee), Dianna, and Paul Anthony Morin, Angela Whitmire (Scott), Keelie Mincey, Zoe Davidson, Caleb Bise (Amber), Maddi, Amy, and Brian Williams, Megan Hartman (Andrew), Shannon Weaver (Jake), Mary Beth Vaa, and Blake Barnes; numerous great-grandchildren; sister, Marie Smith; and a host of other family members and friends. Roger is preceded in death by his son, Gerald Lanier; parents, David and Bertha Lanier; and numerous siblings. The family wants to give special appreciation for the love and care shown to Roger by Damarise Mayoral and Carmen Douglas, as well as excellent care given by St. Joseph's Hospice Staff. Visitation will be at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church, 445 Marquette St., Baton Rouge, LA, on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, from 9am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 10am. Inurnment will immediately follow at Greenoaks Memorial Park.
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ANY DAY OF THE WEEK
Order any time up till the day before
MON-FRI Order by 2:00PM
SAT & SUN Order by noon
TUES-SAT
Order by 3:00PM
The day before
SAT & SUN Order by Saturday
Note: These are general guidelines; some florists may not be able to operate within these timelines. During peak periods such as Valentine’s Day, Memorial Day and most holidays, florists are not always able to keep up to demand. Tribute will contact you if there are any issues.
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