Ronald “Ronnie” Marvin Lane, 84, passed away on Oct. 15, 2026. He was born June 17, 1942, at Staton Hospital in Carrollton to Marvin Wilson Lane and Mary Pauline (Glaze) Lane.

Ronnie graduated from Carrollton High School in 1960. After graduation, he served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964. Throughout his life, Ronnie wore many hats, working at Taylor’s Shoe Store in Carrollton, in sales for International Harvester, and later becoming a minister, real estate agent, insurance agent, and auctioneer. On Dec. 21, 1981, he married Margaret Rogers Pepper. Together they owned and operated a real estate and insurance agency, where he worked until retirement.

Ronnie is survived by his wife and their cherished blended family. From his first marriage to Linda Cobb Lane, he had two daughters: Amy Lane Pickle (Phillip) and Melissa Lane Smith (the late Michael). His marriage to Margaret brought three additional children into this life: Dwight Pepper (Rosa), Bryce Pepper (Stephanie), and Garnet Pepper Bills (Josh). Ronnie and Margaret also shared the joy of raising two children together, Dwight E. Pepper (Jenna) and Mary Linda Pepper Lane (Kent McWilliams). He is also survived by 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters: Kay Lane Cheesman (Harold) of Fort Myers, Fla., Judy Lane Stephens of Christiansburg, Va.; and much extended family.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters: Barbara Jean and Jacque Ann in infancy; brother- in-law and dear friend, Larry Stephens; and his son-in-law, Michael Smith.

Visitation was held Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, at La Bella Casa Mansion, in Carrollton. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026, at the First Christian Church in Carrollton with graveside service immediately following at Oak Hill Cemetery.

The family welcomes memorial contributions to the Carrollton High School Fine Arts Department, the National Kidney Foundation, Wakenda Baptist Church, or Victory Christian Fellowship of Waverly.