William "Bill" G. Lane, Sr.

William “Bill” Lane, Sr., 66, passed away Tuesday, February 24, 2009 in Centerville, Kansas. Bill was born on December 23, 1942 in Bridgeport, CT and moved to Clay County in 1990 from High Springs and the Alachua County area. After his high school graduation, he honorably served in The United States Coast Guard. Later, he began a career with the Florida Fish and Wild Life Conservation Commission and retired after 31 years of dedicated service. Bill will be remembered for being an avid outdoorsman. He loved being out on the water, boating and fishing. He also enjoyed marine mechanics, and he loved his guns and riding horses. Survivors include his mother, Doris J. Clark; two children: William G. (Sandi) Lane, Jr. and Lisa Craven; and three grandchildren: Ashley Craven, and William and Audrey Lane. Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 6, 2009 at 3:30 pm in the Broadus-Raines Chapel officiated by Rev. Charlie Hunt. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to your favorite charity are appreciated by Bill’s family. Please sign the family's online guestbook at www.broadusraines.com. Local arrangements are under the care of Broadus-Raines Funeral Home, 501 Spring Street, Green Cove Springs, FL (904) 284-4000.To view the VIDEO TRIBUTE, click the following link: http://brfhtributes.com/BLane_Feb2009.htm