Todd's obituary
Homecoming Memorial Celebration:
Sunrise: May 26th, 1961 Sunset: August 02nd, 2021
Saturday 3:00 PM – 14 August, 2021
Landess Funeral Home
201 North Douglas Street, PO Box 260
Malden, Missouri 63863
(573) 276-4574
Evangelist Robin Lynn Phillips, Officiating
In Loving Memory of a Devoted Father, Husband, Uncle & Brother from a caring & grateful family
~ Todd Gregory Lane was born May 26, 1961, in Malden, Missouri to the late Roger Dyrer and Ollie Mae Simmons of Malden, MO. He is preceded in death by his mother and father, his sisters Georgetta & Nell, his brothers Jimmy, Larry, Roy, & Percy. He gave his heart to Christ at an early age and was baptized. He attended Macedonia Baptist Church for many years.
He attended Malden High School but graduated from Nettleton High School in 1979. He was a Veteran of the United States Army.
On September 27 2017, Todd and Cassandra (Kay) Lane were happily married and to that union no kids were born. Todd met Casandra in May of 2015, in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Todd then moved to Florida in March 2017 to be with family and the warm sunshine. He attended Mt Zion Baptist Church in Lakeland, FL.
Todd departed his life Monday, August 2, 2021at his Paragould home at the glorious age of 60.
Todd leaves to cherish his memories, a loving wife, Cassandra, a loving son, Nathaniel (Staci) Rude, and their children, Rylen Rude and Kelten Rude, a loving daughter, Shaneeka Jean Rude, her children, DeAndre, Demetrius, and Maximus, a loving sister, Barbara Ann Lane, her children, Shantell, N’kenge, and Johnnie, a loving sister, Joe Ann Louis, her children, Michael, Kyrstal and Joseph, a loving brother, Bruce (Martha) Lane his children, Cody and Raheem and a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Saturday, August 14, 2021 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden with Evangelist Robin Lynn Phillips, Officiating.
Landess Funeral Home of Malden will be in charge of the arrangements.
And now these three remain: faith, hope, and love, but the greatest of these is love…1 Cor. 13:13
The Family wishes to thank each and other everyone for your love, support and prayers. For those of you who shared his amazing and inspiring journey, we thank you and ask you to carry on his legacy of love, peace, joy everywhere you go. We ask that you continue to remember us in prayer as we will remember you. May God continue to bless you and keep you.
Order of Service
Selection………………………………………………..Soft Music/Slideshow
New Testament Scripture………………………Sherman Armstrong, Psalm 23 v.1-6
Old Testament Scripture……………………….Regina Jackson, Revelations 21:4
Prayer…………………………………………………..Man of God, Darrick Criglar
Selection/Solo…………………………………….…Trina Armstrong
Acknowledgement of cards and Condolences…Sherman Armstrong
Obituary Reading…………………………….(Read Silent)
Selection/Solo………… ……………………………Appointee
Expressions (3 Minutes)………………………Family & Friends
Eulogy ………………………………………………..Evangelist Robin Lynn Phillips
Benediction…………………………………………Man of God Darrick Criglar
Repast location will be announced at the end of the Homecoming Celebration
A Dedication to Our Beloved Father Uncle & Brother !
This is for you…for our dad, brother, and uncle that we loved dearly and the one who helped, gave and blessed us all….
This is a moment that caught us all by surprise; the occasion is painful, and yes we wonder with a whole lot of whys.
Our loved one finished his race, gave his all and was truly blessed, we loved him dearly but God loved him best.
It broke our hearts to lose you so soon, for part of us went with you on the day God selected your balloon.
We didn’t want you to leave us here so quick; we loved you through all your shenanigans and through all your tricks.
He loved playing Spades and Domino’s too, when he won, he requested 1 honey bun & 1 Mountain Dew
You were a blessing to us all and you loved us right, we’ll deeply miss your warm heart and your beautiful bright light.
You taught us to love hard and have no regrets, but now we’re hurting cause we’ve lost this unkind casino bet.
Our Heavenly Father took you home too soon and left us all with sorrows, but family one-day, in heaven, all of us will definitely see him again, on God’s tomorrow.
We believe God and we believe your spirit was always warm, We believe God still promises peace in the midst of storms.
We believe in Hope and we believe in doing good, We believe God is taking us further like He said he would.
But now we’re thankful to God for a wonderful loving soul like you, and most thankful to God for our Savior, that made our salvation dream and gift come true.
As we close this poem and take our seat, We want the whole world to know that you were one of God’s most gentle giant, that shocked us all with a humble heart that can’t be beat….
We Love you TGL…From All Your family & friends...that you helped, taught and blessed...so well
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Psalm 23
King James Version (KJV)
23 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
Acknowledgements:
The Family of Todd G. Lane would like to thank you all for you prayers and sympathy. May God continue to bless & keep you in His ever-loving arms.
-Arrangements-
Landess Funeral Home
201 North Douglas Street, PO Box 260
Malden, Missouri 63863
(573) 276-4574
Landessfh@yahoo.com
Todd’s Children & Grandchildren:
Son- Nathaniel (Nathan) Rude,
Staci Rude,
Rylen Rude (13)
Kelten Rude (8)
Daughter- Shaneeka Jean Rude
DeAndre (10)
Demetrius (2)
Maximus (2)
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