Obituary of Norman Ernest Lane

Norman Ernest “Bean” Lane, Sr., 84, of Pearland, TX, passed away on March 6, 2025. Born on April 5, 1940, in Buffalo, NY. He was the only child of Anna Mae Lane. On January 1, 1991, Norman married Vera Gennetta Nichols (Adams). He was a devoted husband to Vera and a loving stepfather to Lionel Manuel Nichols, Jr. (deceased), Valerie Ann Nichols (Terry) of Woodlands, TX, Leslie Edward Nichols of Seattle, WA, Dwayne Allen Nichols (deceased), Karen Marie Nichols of Pearland, TX and Alesia Wynee Nichols (Scott) of Georgetown, TX. Norman also leaves behind from a previous marriage, Norman Ernest Lane, Jr, Julia Marie Davis (Lane) and Renee Denise Lane all from Buffalo, NY.

Norman was hard working and dedicated. He spent 28 years working as a machinist at Uni-Punch in Buffalo, NY, where he was known for his precision and accuracy at work. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his family and his passions.

Though he may not have liked being the center of attention, he deserves to have his long years of fatherly love honored. He was a man of integrity, kindness, and generosity, and he left a lasting impact on everyone who knew him.

His hobbies and interests helped define who he was. He enjoyed going to the track and betting on horses, he loved watching both collegiate and professional basketball and he loved all things Buffalo especially the Buffalo Bills. His love for women’s basketball was something he shared with his children and grandchildren, especially his granddaughter Emer. He trained Emer and traveled throughout the US to attend basketball tournaments which enabled Emer to receive a 4-year Division 1 basketball scholarship.

He leaves behind a host of grandchildren, Summer, Michelle, Shayla, Trevon, Tessie, Darien, Jordan, Alyssa, Brandon (deceased), Julia and Emer and great grandchildren Xavier, Ciara and Olivia as well as many friends and extended family members who will miss him dearly.

We find comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through the lessons he taught us, the love he shared, and the memories we will cherish forever.