Jimmy Randall Lane

Jimmy Randall Lane, age 81, of Ray City, Georgia passed away on May 27, 2026, at his home in Ray City. He was born on March 10, 1945, in Valdosta, Georgia, to our loving parents, James Lowell Lane and Lily Ada Dickerson Lane. He was the third child born, the second of seven sons, and one of twelve children. Jimmy proudly served in the U.S. Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Jimmy had a deep love for music. He was a talented musician, songwriter, and singer who recorded music in Nashville, Tennessee, with his family group, The Lane Family. He wrote the song “Mama's Twelve Roses” for our mother, with the twelve roses representing her twelve children. Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife of many years, Della Delores Thomas Lane; four brothers, Wayne, Richard, Jesse, and Donnie; two sisters, Beth and Myrtle; and a grandson, Danny.

He is survived by his daughter, Sharmon; his sons, Jeff and Keith; and his three grandsons, Michael, Will, and Aaron. He is also survived by his sister, Lisa, and brother-in-law, Bob; his sister, Brenda; his sister, Sue, and brother-in-law, Ed; his brother, Joe, and sister-in-law, Ellie; his sister-in-law, Pat; his brother, Leslie; and numerous nieces and nephews. Jimmy was a Christian, and we take comfort in knowing that we will see him again. We thank You, Lord, for the life of our brother, Jimmy.

A graveside service will be held at Cat Creek Cemetery on Tuesday, June 2, at 11:00 a.m. Kind words and expressions of sympathy may be left for the family at www.musicfuneralservices.com. The Lane family is being served by the professional and caring staff of Music Funeral Services of Lakeland.