Birth date: Aug 15, 1951 Death date: Apr 7, 2017
David Maurice Lanier, 65, of Bentonville, AR died Friday, April 7, 2017, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born August 15, 1951, in Newport, Arkansas. David is preceded in death by his parents, The Rev. Maurice Lanier a Read Obituary
I haven't seen David in probably 25 years, but he was never far from my thoughts. He was part of the best and worst journalism experience I ever had, but all of us were bonded by adversity. He was always kind, always funny, always took his work seriously. I was lucky to know him and hope he has found peace.
A candle was lit by Wanda Coffee
on April 10, 2017 10:21 PM
David had as fine a hand with the English language as anyone I ever worked with in my newspaper career. He was unfailingly cheerful and good-natured to everyone with whom he came in contact, and I always admired his ability to find something good to say about everyone.
I still laugh about David's comment, reported back to me not long after I went to the BCDR as managing editor, after I'd volunteered to cover a high school football game. I came in Saturday morning, wrote my story, and left it for him. He read it and commented to the news editor, "You know, Kay wrote a really good story on the football game, and you can't even tell a woman wrote it!" I will always treasure that.
I will also always treasure the first-place award he won for Best Sports Headline: "New Orleans Saints Ain't 'Ain'ts' No Mora!" after New Orleans finally won a game after a LONG losing streak.
So many good times. So many good memories. Thank you, David, for being you.
RIP, David. You wrote about me when I played and we worked together after I graduated. You always made me sound better than I actually was.
Donald and Ann,I am sorry that you have lost your brother. It has been quite some time since I've seen David. I have given him rides in the past and enjoyed the visit with him.
A candle was lit by Don Lowe
on April 12, 2017 1:39 PM
