Jimmy Dayton Lane

Mr. Jimmy Dayton Lane, 78, of The Woodlands, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his home. A memorial service will be held Friday, October 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM at Faith Bible Church in The Woodlands. Graveside services will follow at 4:00 PM in Fairview Cemetery in White Hall. Arrangements are under the direction of Nobles Funeral Chapel.

Jimmy was born in Olustee, OK, on April 20, 1943, to James Dayton “JD” Lane and Edna Jean (Lankford) Lane. He married the love of his life, Charlene Rae Kuykendall, on July 27, 1973, in Plainview, TX. Jimmy grew up in Amarillo, TX and graduated from Tascosa High School in 1961. He studied Agricultural Economics at Texas Tech University. Jimmy was a software developer and founded a software company where he worked for over 40 years. His passions included spending time with his family, sailing, The World of Outlaws racing, playing fast-pitch softball, CityChurch Outreach, and in recent years, cooking.

Jimmy is survived by his wife of 48 years, Charlene Rae Lane, of The Woodlands; son and daughter-in-law Bill & Dee Lane of Plantersville; daughters and sons-in-law, Tauna & Darien Gist of Oklahoma City, OK, Andrea Smith of Kingwood, Jami & Jason Kuder of Montgomery, and Brandi & Ladd Laird of The Woodlands; brother Clayton “Dale” Lane of Amarillo; grandchildren: Heath, Dylan, Theresa, Matthew, Deanna, Justin, Ashley, Jackson, Emily, and James “Peyton”; great-grandchildren: Mackenzie and Draco; and numerous cousins, in-laws, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Marvin “Butch” Lane and Don E. Lane.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to CityChurch Outreach, 205 S. Polk St., Amarillo, TX 79101.

You are invited to leave fond memories and kind words at www.noblesfuneral.com .