Lloyd A. Lane

   Lloyd A. Lane, 92, of 903 West Grubb Street, Hertford, NC, died Thursday, February 15, 2018 in Sentara Albemarle Medical Center, Elizabeth City.

   Mr. Lane was born in Perquimans County on December 8, 1925, and was the son of the late Henry Allen and Mary Elizabeth Byrum Lane. An Army veteran having served in World War II, in the early 1950's he worked as a farmer, and in 1958 became co-owner and operator of Farmers Feed & Seed along with his brother-in-law, Moody Matthews, Jr. In 1985 his son Tony joined the operation and together they continued to run the business until 2013. A member of Hertford United Methodist Church, he also enjoyed membership in the Hertford Fire Department for over 40 years where he had received the Fireman of the Year Award in 1978 for his courage and bravery following his efforts to fight the Winslow Oil Company fire of January 10, 1978. Among his many talents, he thoroughly enjoyed woodworking and was a master wood craftsman.

   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Matthews Lane; a grandson, Dustin Lane; a sister, Elizabeth Bunch; and by a brother, Emmett Lane.

Surviving are his children, Tony Lane (Cynthia) of Hertford, Carol Stallings (Richard Earl) of Belvidere, and Dean M. Lane of Edenton; four grandchildren, Melanie Mosley (Macon), Kim Monds (Alan), Amanda Parker (Charles), and Keegan Lane; and four great-grandchildren, Danielle, Hunter, Tyler, and Noah.

   A memorial service will be held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. in Hertford United Methodist Church, and will be conducted by his pastor, The Rev. Bryan Sexton. Friends may join the family in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service on Saturday, and all other times at the residence.

   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Hertford Fire Department, PO Box 32, Hertford, NC 27944.

   Miller & Van Essendelft, Funeral and Cremation Providers, 1125 Harvey Point Road, Hertford, is assisting the family with arrangements, and online condolences may be made by visiting www.millerfhc.com.