Charles Darrell Lane

Hickory – Charles Darrell Lane, 87 of Hickory went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at Abernethy Laurels in Newton.

Born on March 12, 1936 in Catawba County, NC, Charles was the son of the late Catherine Lane Witt. He was the route salesman for most of his career with Waldensian Bakery and Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Charles loved spending time with his family and he will be dearly missed.

In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Christeen McCurry Lane, and a half-brother, Jack Lane.

He is survived by his 3 sons, Charles Michael Lane and wife Betty, Thomas Darrel Lane and wife Donna, Robert “Bobby” Eugene Lane and wife Sonal, as well as, 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at Catawba Funeral Home on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at 11:00 am with Dr. Cory Smith officiating. Entombment will follow at Catawba Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00 to 11:00 am.

Condolences may be left at www.catawbamemorialpark.com.

The Lane Family is under the care of Catawba Memorial Park, Funerals & Cremations.