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Robert Charles "Bob" Lane

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Myers Park High School

FUNERAL HOME

J. Henry Stuhr Downtown Chapel

232 Calhoun Street

Charleston, South Carolina

Robert Lane Obituary

Robert "Bob" Charles Lane CHARLESTON - Robert "Bob" Charles Lane of Charleston, SC and Tryon, NC peacefully passed away on March 18, 2015 after a four-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 78. Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 21, 2015 in Harbor View Presbyterian Church, 900 Harbor View Rd., James Island, SC at 11:00 a.m. Interment, Holy Cross Cemetery on Ft. Johnson Road. A reception for family and friends will take place after the interment at the James Island Yacht Club. Family will receive friends Friday, March 20, 2015 at J. HENRY STUHR INC., DOWNTOWN CHAPEL from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Bob was born in Atlanta, GA in 1937, the first son of Charles and Berta Lane. They settled on Memorial Drive and for his first dozen years, he led a kid's life that would have made Huck Finn jealous. By the time his father was transferred to Charlotte, NC in 1949, his family had grown to include his brother, Jim, and his sister, Leila. Bob's new friends nicknamed him "Rex" after a popular boxer. He played football at Myers Park High School and met his future bride, Jackie, on a blind date. After attending Presbyterian College, he enrolled in the Marine Corps. A year later, he proposed to Jackie and they were married in August of 1957. After a three-year tour of duty, Bob left the Marines with the rank of Sergeant and a new son. He and Jackie decided to move back to Charlotte to be close to their families. Another son and a daughter and a budding career in real estate quickly followed. In 1965, he accepted an opportunity to move to Charleston, SC, and used it as a springboard to form his own company in 1967. Bob Lane Realty grew to become one of the largest real estate brokerage firms in Charleston. He sold the company in 1981 to work exclusively on commercial and investment real estate. Bob had been working on commercial projects for years; he earned his CCIM designation in 1977, one of the first in the state of South Carolina. He founded Lane Properties and invested in and developed commercial real estate individually and with Tamsberg & Lane, Curry-Lane and other partnerships. He was passionate about his life and the people in it. He loved his family and the long Lane Goodbyes; obsessing on his golf game; sailing circles around Charleston harbor or down to the Bahamas or through the Virgin Islands with life-long friends; skiing in Colorado, and traveling wherever in the world family and friends would go with him. For the last twenty years he took particular pleasure in restoring over a dozen classic British sports cars, mostly Jaguars and MGs, with the occasional Model A Fords - the cars he loved and coveted in his youth. He participated in The Great Race four times, crossing from coast to coast in one of his restored cars. In recent years, he combined his construction and restoration skills to save and preserve historic buildings in Tryon, NC, his second home. In February, NC's Main Street Center recognized one of his projects as the best economic restructuring effort in the state. During Bob's long career in real estate, he had the privilege of mentoring many of today's leading professionals. His more formal leadership positions included terms as President of the SC Home Builders Association, President of the Charleston Trident Home Builders Association (Builder of the Year, 1971) and President of the Charleston Board of Realtors (Realtor of the Year, 1981). Always the sportsman, Bob followed his interests in golf, tennis and sailing by stepping into a number of leadership roles, including President of the Country Club of Charleston and Commodore of the James Island Yacht Club. He worked on many community projects and committees as well, including being the host of the TV show "Jaycees in Action," Chairman of the March of Dimes Telerama, Chairman of James Island Outreach and last year Bob was named Outstanding Citizen of the Year by the Carolina Foothills Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Jacquelyn McLarn Lane; his son, Scott, his wife Gayle and their two children - Malory and Robby; his son Mark, his wife Jennifer and their three children - Allison, Lindsey and Will; his beloved daughter, Chele "Laney" Lane; his brother, Jim Lane, his wife Carolyn; and, his sister, Leila Jones and her husband Russell. The family would like to thank Roper Hospice and Home Care Plus for providing care and support during his final days. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bob & Jackie Lane Family Endowment of the Coastal Community Foundation, 635 Rutledge Avenue, Suite 201, Charleston, SC 29403 or to the Bob & Jackie Lane Sunnydale Fund of the Polk County Community Foundation, 255 South Trade St., Tryon, NC 28782. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Mar. 18 to Mar. 19, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Lane

33 Entries

Rod Weader

March 7, 2024

Bob Lane was a prince of a man. Unlike me, I never ever say him lose his cool.
He was one of thke most brillant and caring person I have ever met. It has been almost 9 years since Bob went to our maker. I miss him trermendously.

Jimmie ODaniell

March 12, 2021

Robert,
Was a fine and caring person. I attended Myers Park High School and were we played football together.
God rest his soul. Jimmie O'Daniell Class o f55.

Tony Mulherin

March 12, 2021

Bob was a very good friend and business partner.

Rod Weader

March 12, 2019

Bob was my friend, mentor, boss and just a wonderful guy. He helped me so much, in so many ways and his contributions to the REALTOR(R) world and our community will be remembered forever. He always took his work seriously and himself not so seriously. I never ever saw him get mad. What a trait. He was a gentleman who enjoyed life and was always there for you. I truly miss his quiet demeanor. My prayers are with you.

Penelope Currie

March 24, 2015

Dear Jackie,

Am deeply sorry. Rex was so well liked. Please accept my
sympathy and loving thoughts. penelope currie

March 24, 2015

Dear Jackie:
Eleanor and I would like to offer our condolences to you and your family. We learned of Bob,s passing just yesterday. Though we came to know you and Bob late we admired you both. Bob was an outstanding business man and a good family man. He was very generous to the Charleston community and the Tryon community. We will miss him.

Marion and Eleanor Woodbury

March 21, 2015

He was always a friend,good man and husband and father who loved family and life we will all miss but remember him and his contributions -Ted & Patty Conrad

March 21, 2015

Dear Jackie......how saddened to hear the
news....He was a wonderful man and such a part of everons life. we will all miss him. Much lovo, Rita Peterson

John Eddie and Nina Hill

March 21, 2015

Rex was a great friend! Paul wrote (II Tim. 4:7 & 8,"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith" Our prayers are with Jackie and all the family.

Nick Collias

March 20, 2015

Jackie and family, so saddened to hear this news. He was a beautiful human being. May God rest his soul and give comfort to your family

March 20, 2015

Jackie,What a big loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sue Dudley Weant

March 20, 2015

Our thoughts are with the family. Johnny & Shirley Griffith, Hendersonville, NC

March 20, 2015

Mrs. Lane and family, I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Mr.Lane. I really enjoyed taking care of him. We here at MUSC Health East send our deepest sympathy.

March 20, 2015

His contributions to the REALTOR(R) organization and the community will be remembered. He took the work seriously and himself lightly - a gentleman who enjoyed life and faced it with a smile. Teena Williams Martindale, Charleston Trident Association of REALTORS(R)

Dee Dee Matthews

March 20, 2015

So long my friend.

Nate & Diana Fulmer

March 19, 2015

Bob was always very kind and generous to us. There are no words to express the gratitude we feel towards him & the rest of the Lane family for helping to shape our early adulthood. He will be sorely missed.

March 19, 2015

Sorry to hear of Bob's passing. Everything I knew and heard about him
was all good things. He was a very good
friend of my brother Horace Curry

Arthur Curry Loganville, Ga.

March 19, 2015

Sorry to learn of Bob's passing. We will always remember our travels and good times in the 70's. Our prayers to your family.
Susan and David Raynor, Myrtle Beach, SC

Winborne Springs

March 19, 2015

Jackie,
Rex was truly on of the great men of the Class of '55. I will miss that beautiful smile.
Blessings,
Winborne Springs

March 19, 2015

How lucky all of us have been to have the light of Bob Lane shine on our world! Our town of Tryon, like Charleston and every other place he touched, is so much richer because of his dedication and confidence that things could be better. His generosity added beauty and happiness to all our lives. God's peace and strength to the family to carry his torch!
All the best,

Dean Trakas and Friends
Tryon, NC

Bill & Deb Keays

March 19, 2015

Bob was a great man and I was privileged to serve with him on James Island Outreach. Charleston will miss him.

Jim & Gloria Hayes

March 19, 2015

Dear Jackie,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. He was a very good friend and colleague.
Sincerely,

Dale Dick Halton

March 19, 2015

So sorry we have lost such an outstanding citizen--Rex will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers for all the family.

Rod Weader

March 19, 2015

Jackie, Bob was my mentor, great supporter of me and a true friend.

Sara Lou Merriman Ruthven

March 19, 2015

Jackie,
How very sad I am for you and your dear family. What a remarkable and meaningful life he led. I send my sympathy and love.

Andy Anderson

March 19, 2015

Sorry to hear this. Bob is in a better place now. I always respected him as I followed him thru the Chairs of the local and state Homebuilders Assn's

March 19, 2015

I am deeply saddened to here of the death of "Bob". A true friend, Patriot, and damn good football player for Myers Park High School in Charlotte.

Blessings,
Jimmie O'Daniell
Wilmington, NC

March 19, 2015

Jackie, I am truly sorry for your (and our) loss. We will miss him !! Morry Johnston

Pat and Charles Diggle

March 19, 2015

Jackie and family, Charlie and I were sadden to learn Bob left us for Heaven yesterday morning. We know he is in a better place but our memories of past times with you and Bob will never be forgotten. What wonderful memories Bob has left with us all. Rest in peace our friend.

March 19, 2015

Dear Jackie, Rex put up a valiant fight against this terrible disease. Ironically I will be in Charleston for the weekend and will try to get by Stuhr's Friday evening. Blessings to you and all the family Love, Ann Henderson Barry

Jimmy Hayes

March 19, 2015

To the Lane Family,
I am very sorry to hear of your loss.I really enjoyed helping Mr. Bob on his collector car restorations,but more so just enjoyed getting to know such a fine gentleman.He always had a smile on his face.He will be deeply missed.I sincerely hope that all of your memories help you through these difficult times.You are all in our thoughts and prayers.God Bless.

Tony Mulherin

March 19, 2015

Jackie-May the love of friends and family help you through your loss. Bob was a great man and made the world a better place to live.

Ginger and Heather Snook

March 19, 2015

Bob was a great man who inspired so many of us. He inspired me with his positive attitude. Just knowing him challenged you to do your best. He meant so much to me and my family. Knowing his passion for his cars and tracking his progress in each Great Race was so exciting. Working with Bob has been memorable. Thank you. My love and prayers are with the Lane Family. I love you and will miss your smile.

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