In humble submission to the will of God, we announce the earthly transition of Michael K. Lane on October 21, 2024. The visitation will be held in the mortuary on Friday, November 1, 2024 from 11:00AM until the hour of service. The celebration of life will be held Friday, November 1, 2024 at 12:00PM in the Rosa Glover Holmes Memorial Chapel.

Please join the service via livestream at the link: https://youtube.com/live/bN7xLiEJcak?feature=share

Mr. Michael K. Lane was born on July 12, 1955, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Perry and Ida Bell (Dessie) Pearson-Lane, Michael later made Jacksonville, Florida, his home in 1978. A proud member of Youngstown South High School's class of 1975, Michael embarked on a career as a skilled sandblaster, a profession that took him to numerous cities and countries, including Scotland and South America.

Michael was known for his exceptional skills in the kitchen, especially for his famous pound cakes. His close bond with his sister Dewanyer, who was like a mother to him, was a constant in his life. Despite health challenges in recent years, Michael continued to visit her, sharing meals and companionship as a testament to his unwavering love and dedication.

Michael peacefully departed this life on Monday, October 21, 2024.

He leaves behind a legacy of cherished memories with his sister, Dewanyer Locket of Jacksonville; his brother, Cornell Lane of Youngstown; nieces, Teryle Pearson and Stacey Taylor of Jacksonville, Lisa Kandawalla of Brandon, FL, Leslie Turner and Cassandra (Robert) Gilliam of Cleveland, OH, and Terriea Mines of Youngstown, OH. He is also remembered by nephews Jason (Tonya) Pearson of Jacksonville, J. Dwayne (Shahara) Heard of Youngstown, OH, and Terrance (Cynthia) Pearson of Columbia, MD. Michael's memory lives on in 5 great-nieces, 12 great-nephews, 8 great-great-nieces, and 7 great-great-nephews, a devoted friend like a brother Darryl Presley along with numerous other nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends who loved him deeply.

Michael was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Eugene (Jeanette) Pearson and Milton (Anita) Pearson; sisters Delores Lane-McNeil, Anita Lane, and Laura Diane Lane; and nephews Eugene Davis and Leonard (Putt) Richardson.

Michael's warmth and devotion to his loved ones will be dearly missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.