James Paul Lane

Rev. James Paul Lane, 85, of Kingsport, entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, November 29, 2016. He was born, July 25, 1931, in Scott County, VA. He was a lifelong resident of the area and currently resided in Kingsport. He was employed at Eastman Kodak for 35 years. He served as a local pastor in the United Methodist Church for 43 years. His appointments included Alleys Chapel, Bellamy's Chapel, Smith's Chapel, Blairs Chapel, Clinchport, Rye Cove, Horton's Chapel, Duffield, Pattonsville, Riggs Chapel, Nottingham, Shady Grove, Amis, Elm Springs, and he retired from Depew's Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos Clayton and Pearl Edith Bellamy Lane; brothers Edgar Lane and Rev. Claude Lane; sisters, Thelma Templeton, Helen Calhoun and Shirley Lane; brother-in-law Calvin Calhoun and sister-in-law Erma Lane. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years Margaret Christine Lane. Children: Edith L. Horne and husband Bill; Roger W. Lane and wife Earline; Paula L. Meade and husband Rodney; Kathy L. Harper and husband Danny; and Jeannie L. McMeans and husband Mike. Grandchildren: Lisa Horne Teague, Jason Horne and wife Wendy, Craig Lane and wife Tina, Michael Lane and wife Kathy, Melissa Meade Ayers, Kari S. Harper, Michael Paul McMeans and wife Kayla; Christopher McMeans and wife Danielle, Logan McMeans and Samantha Chapman. Great grandchildren: Mason, Nathan, and Owen Horne; Madeline Lane, Olivia and Ben Lane; Madison Vander Lind, Ella and Amelia Ayers; Colton and Kyson McMeans; Kamryn and Cashdan McMeans. Sisters: Betty Williams and husband Daryl; Shelby McConnell and husband Phil and many special nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends on Saturday, December 3, 2016, from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at Kingsport Carter Trent Funeral Home. A celebration of life service will follow in the chapel of the funeral home with Rev. Johnny Hackney and Rev. Steve Peterson officiating. Entombment services will follow at Oak Hill Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be grandsons - Craig Lane, Michael Lane, Jason Horne, Michael Paul McMeans, Christopher McMeans and Logan McMeans. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Pactolus United Methodist Church at 170 Pactolus Rd., Kingsport, TN 37663. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.cartertrent.com. Carter-Trent Funeral Home on downtown Kingsport is proudly serving Rev. Lane's family.