Contributions to the tribute of Norman Ernest Lane

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Tuesday, March 18, 2025

Pops and I had a unique relationship. I started calling him Pops several years ago, not sure why, it just seemed to fit. I met Pops when I first started dating his daughter, Karen. We were both quiet at first but once we warmed up to each other the friendship started. We would talk about anything and everything. Vera started Saturday night dinner and a movie. We would order take-out, and she would pick some action or non-fiction movie. We would eat and enjoy the movie. After the movie, we would discuss whether it was good, bad or just ok. These discussions could last for hours depending on the movie. Whenever I had a problem with my computer and needed Karen’s assistance, I would come by the house with my computer in hand. Pops would say “Are you here for another lesson?”, I would say “Yes” and he would say “Ok, you better take your seat before you get in trouble with the teacher.” I am not a sports fan. I watch the occasional baseball or football game. But Pops turned me into a sports fan. We watched football (playoffs and Superbowl), basketball (NBA, collegiate both Men’s and Women’s), baseball, Olympics and tennis (he loved those Williams sisters). I will miss all of this but especially POPS!!!!! He was a generous, nice man with a wonderful sense of humor. Rodney Clarke

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Norman was one of the finest men I have ever met. I was blessed to know Norman through this beautiful family for over 40 years. I met him when I was 20 and from the very first time of meeting him, he was always so kind to me. I always loved talking with him and being around him because he was always the same whenever I saw him. He was a very caring person and I through the years, although we did not live in the same city, he was always very special to me and he let me know that I was dear to him as well. When I think of Norman this quote comes to mind "Each friend represents a world in us, a world possibly not born until they arrive, and it is only by this meeting that a new world is born" Anais Nin. To see how he loved and respected Vera who I love dearly, how he always took a personal interest in all of the kids lives and there closeness is a true testament to the special man that he was. He could always make me laugh, I loved the way he would call me Sherry and he was always very fair. Wrong was wrong and right was right. Norman will be missed and never forgotten because of the times that both he, Vera and the rest of the family regardless to where I was in the country would always check on me to let me know that I would always be part of the family. My heart is saddened by his loss, but it brings me peace that he had such a loving family who just adored him. He was always there for everyone. I will never forget that bashful smile and that huge heart. Norman you were loved and was so dear to so many. May you rest in peace and know that you will never ever be forgotten. Love you always your Sherry!

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Monday, March 17, 2025

Norman, I know you are where God meant for you to be at this time. But honey, I miss you so much, so much already. I know the last year was hard on you, in and out of doctor’s office and the hospital. So, when I think about everything you have been through over the past year, especially how hard you fought and never complained. I watched your body change and your weight loss, and you never complained, just kept fighting. I remember many times when you would be in the bedroom watching the races or paternity court and I would be in the family room, you would be so quiet that I just had to pick with you. So, I would call out your name, “Hey Norman, what are you doing?” and to get back at me you would call me by my middle name “Gennetta” instead of Vera. I miss all of that. When I think back on the happy times we had. We traveled to Cancun with friends, cruises, and even traveled to Miami for a Buffalo Bills game. We made plans to travel to New York for the Big East Basketball Tournament but could never get tickets. We loved watching sports, we would take our vacation days during the March Madness so we wouldn’t miss a game, as well as the US Open tennis tournament, especially when Venus and Serena were playing. I remember we watched Venus Williams’ first professional tennis match. Then our granddaughter, Emer started playing basketball in the 6th grade. You worked with her every day, trying to improve her jump shot and rebounding. As Emer got taller (6’5”), we traveled around the country to places I never thought we would visit. Emer was getting pretty good, and we enjoyed the traveling Now, the big king bed seems so empty without you because I can no longer reach over and touch you. I will never forget when you took your last breath, and I was holding your hand. I pleaded with you not to leave me now. However, the almighty God had other plans for you. I am grateful that he enabled me to be with you at that moment. So, no matter how sad I am without you, I was truly blessed with having you in my life for 34 years, that I was with you in the end and that we will always have that loving connection. Your loving wife, Vera

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Gary Adams posted a condolence

Monday, March 17, 2025

Q: What will you never forget about Norman? A: I love playing the card game Bid Whist. Norman was one of my favorite partners, and we won several tournaments together. He was unique in his attention to the smallest details that so often made a difference between winning or losing. He remembered essentially every card that had been played, and so he always knew what the best next move was. Norman brought that same attention to detail to so many other things, especially if they affected the people he loved. Whether it was his granddaughter Emer’s footwork on the basketball court, something you wore, or just making us feel welcome when we stayed at the house during the holidays. He paid attention, which to me was a sign of someone who cared. He will be dearly missed, more than words can say.

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Mickey Howard posted a condolence

Saturday, March 15, 2025

Hey Bean I know we will never forget the days growing up and all that we experienced As we got older you would always take me back and we would laugh and rember the good and bad times the good always out weigh the bad I know you are in abetter place now no more pain no more suffering you may be gone but I will never forget you my brother as lon asi live and beyond love you Bean

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Helen Mcdaniel posted a condolence

Wednesday, March 12, 2025

I don't know how to say what I want to say. We go back so far to the early sixties and as long as I can remember my friend (Bean) has always been a standup and dependable person. When he found out I was in Houston he made sure to check on me in person and by phone on a regular basis. We would laugh and talk about the "good old days" and both of our relationships with "Albert (Cootie) Blanks, my husband, brother and the rest of the gang. Even though I never got the chance to meet Vera or Emer, I felt like I knew them for they were his constant conversation. The last time we spoke he said " Helen, I'm really not doing well but I told Vera if anything happens to me to make sure to let you know." Thanks my friend for making me a special part of your life. Rest well in the arms of our Father With a sad heart, Your friend Helen (Dunston) McDaniel

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Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Norman Ernest Lane

1940 - 2025

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