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Earl Lanier’s Six-Year Battle with Cancer | Wilmington News
A quiet hero of the land, Earl Lanier, 81, passed peacefully after a six-year battle with pancreatic cancer — far beyond the three-month prognosis. Born on a North Carolina farm and raised among nine siblings, he lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and love. Married to Sara Jane for nearly six decades, he was the proud grandfather of three and great-grandfather of two — his world turned on their laughter and presence. Though illness stole his time, Earl’s strength and spirit outlived every expectation. He leaves behind a legacy of love, resilience, and deep community ties — honored by…
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