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"David L. Lanier, 67, of Springfield, died at 4:35 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2018 at Heritage Health on N. Rutledge. David was born September 4, 1950 in Mt. Vernon, IL, the son of Robert E. and Geraldine Edmison Lanier. David graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1968. He earned a bachelors degree from Western Illinois University and a PhD in Comparative Psychology from the University of Florida, Gainesville. David worked most of his life for Motorola as a Program Analyst, traveling all over the world. He enjoyed photography, golf, playing in bands with his brothers, and spending time with his family. David was preceded in death by his father, Robert E. Lanier; brother, William P. Lanier; and wife, Sandra Lanier of Woodbridge, Suffolk, England.  He is survived by his daughter, Chandra (Thomas Ernst) Lanier of Pensacola, FL; mother, Geraldine Lanier of Springfield; brothers, Daniel (Victoria Andrus) Lanier of Urbana and James (Nikki) Lanier of Springfield; three nieces; three nephews; and four cousins. Cremation will be accorded by Lincoln Land Cremation Society. Private family services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 675 E. Linton, Springfield, IL 62703 or American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674."
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