Henry "Peck" Lane

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy 4:7 Henry “Peck” Lane was born on March 10, 1938, in Woodville, Mississippi to the Union of Frances and Sonny Lane. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the St. Matthew No. 1 Missionary Baptist Church in Woodville Mississippi. He was educated in the Wilkerson County school district and continued his education at the Louisiana School for the Deaf in Baton Rouge, La. Henry was employed in the hospitality industry by the Hilton hotel for over two decades. After retirement, he relocated to New Orleans where he spent his later years. He was a member of the James Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. When God saw the road was getting rough and the hills were too tough to climb, HE closed Henry’s weary eyes and whispered: “Peace be Thine. Henry departed his earthly home on Thursday, October 15, 2026, and entered into his eternal resting place to be with his Lord and Savior. Henry Lane leaves to cherish his memory, his two siblings: Erma Lee Johnson and Evelina Lane, a host of nieces, nephews, and extend family. Henry was preceded in death by his parents, Frances and Sonny Lane; six siblings, Mamie Lane- Turner Dan, Richard, Ellen, Herman, and Ollie Lane. Relatives and friends, also pastor, officers and members of James Chapel Baptist Church are invited to attend the funeral service on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at James Chapel Baptist Church, 4228 Thalia Street beginning 10 am. Church visitation 9am until service time. Interment St. Matthew No. 1 Cemetery, Woodville, Mississippi.