October 6, 2024, 76, Mount Olive —

Jerry Douglas Lane, 76, native of Mount Olive and a current resident of Goldsboro, passed away early Sunday evening, October 6, 2024, while at home.  He had been in declining health for some time.

A graduate of Southern Wayne Senior High School and Wayne Community College, he had served a four-year stint in the United States Air Force.  He had studied at the LSU School of Banking and also UNC School of Banking which enabled him to have a fulfilling banking career that spanned over 39 years, all with Southern Bank and Trust Company.  Most of his years of service were in Mount Olive, though for a few years, he served as branch manager of the Warsaw location.  Jerry retired as vice president and was also manager of the loan review and credit standards department.

Jerry was a member of Mount Olive Presbyterian Church.  He had been a member of the Mount Olive Kiwanis Club and had served as club president in past years.  He also had served Goshen Medical Center on its board of directors.  Jerry had served tirelessly with Mount Olive Rescue Squad and had been the group’s lieutenant.

He was an avid fisherman and loved the coastal area, but his favorite form of leisure was playing golf.

Jerry is survived by his wife of 51 years. Brenda Batten Lane, of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Jessica Lane of Clinton; and three beloved granddaughters, Ambria Lane of Warsaw, Katlyn and Ansley Lane, both of Clinton.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dempsey and Grace Cox Lane; a sister, Reba Jean Lane; and a brother, Jack Lane.

Jerry’s family will remember his life privately.