Obituary of Murl Laney

Graveside services for Murl R. Laney, 91 of Troup, will be held 10:00 am, Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Bradford Cemetery in Troup. Reverend Tracy Wright will be officiating the service under the direction of Cottle Funeral Home, Troup. Murl Laney passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2016. He was born August 20, 1924 in Jacksonville, Texas to the late John Harmon Laney and Viola McElyea Laney. Murl was someone who truly enjoyed visiting with people and giving his produce away. He spent most of his time farming, fishing and hunting. He was a kind person and will be missed. Murl is preceded in death by his wife, Flossie Laney; his parents, sisters, Ruby Garvin Knight and Opal Hearon; brothers, Herman Laney, Marcell Laney, James Laney and Johnny Laney; son, John Edward ‘Eddie’ Laney and great granddaughter Lynae. Survivors include his sons, Jimmy Laney & wife Janet of Arp, Bobby Laney & wife Susan of Mixon, Paul Laney & wife Lori of Jacksonville, Jerry Laney & Terry Laney both of Troup; his daughter, Jana Tarver & husband George of Troup; brother Mack Laney of Tyler; sister Winnie Fred Van Patton of Miltadis, CA; 16 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. Honorary Pallbearers are Josh Laney, Jamie Laney, Brandon Davis, Doug Laney, Shay Laney and Trace Davis. The family will receive friends and loved ones on Tuesday, May 24, 2016 from 6-8 pm at Cottle Funeral Home in Troup. Online registration and condolences are available at www.cottlefuneralhome.com