Birth date: Jul 28, 1945 Death date: Jan 6, 2021
Cremation services for Frank Lane Jr,75 of Lufkin are under the director of Colonial Mortuary. Mr. Lane was born on July 28, 1945, in Wink Tx, and died on Tuesday, January 5, 2021, in Lufkin. Read Obituary
I am so sorry for your loss. I was listening to some old school music today and the song "Who's That Lady" played and it brought back a lot of fond memories that my ex-husband Charles Legington and I spent with Coach Lane and Janie in Groveton. They were both dear to my heart. What sticks in my mind about Janie was not to eat beans on Sunday. By condolences and praying God's blessing on all of you.
Your Dad touched a lot of lives mine included. He was a good brother in law, a good father and provider. He was a remarkable man in his own way. He would help out in any way he could. I will always cherish the memories I had with the family. Sending our love and condolences to all my nieces, nephews, and my children's first cousins I love you all and I am here for you ,God picked a beautiful flower from his garden that had gotten weak and weary. May he rest in God's heavenly arms.
Aunt Brenda, Uncle Bubbie, Michelle, MarChae , Major & Marla and family
My condolences to you all
Went to SFA with Frank then taught with him at Diboll HS for many years. He was a goood man whom I enjoyed visiting with on many occasions. Our daughters were about the same age and he was a good father also. Rest in peace Frank.
Frank Lane, Jr., the Night Train, Coach Lane, my ole friend. We all learned something from this teacher, athlete, coach and businessman. A philosopher of hard times and good, he’d share his musings with anyone patient, and lucky, enough to cross his path. His early years were spent overcoming the handicap of racism when it wasn’t just a catch-all tool of the Left. Any other handicap was just motivation to harden and craft himself into an All American athlete that rose even to the NFL.
Coach Lane had to fight for his share all his life; he didn’t seem to regret it and he shared wisdom concerning it. Students would hit him up for a few bucks all the time and he was always willing, even creating after school jobs for them in the classroom where many would find their first taste of belonging to something in high school. Many a would-be athlete benefited from his after school coaching even after he stopped coaching officially.
A loyal friend, he promised to have your back, because, he added,”Jesus has mine.”
Ironic he passed on January 6th. Having fought for justice and an even break all his life, the new disarray of America represented by this date would be something he’d want nothing to do with. With much love for his family, friends and the thousands of kids he impacted in teaching, Coach Lane knew it was time for him to go on home.
Frank Lane, Jr. was a fine man. I, among many, will miss knowing he is out there and available for anyone that needed him.
DC Robeson. SA Texas
My Prayers & My Condolences Goes Out To This Family Frank Lane Was A Great Coach Great Teacher And All He Also Thought He Was The Best On The Pool Table Until He Me I Also Enjoyed DJ For Him At His Birthday Party May You Find Comfort In Each Loving Memory Of Him And Find Peace Through Your Faith In The Only Wise And Almighty God Who Never Makes A Mistake,And That We Recognize That This Is Heaven's Gain
