Bobby Wayne Lanius, age 75 of Smyrna died Friday November 4, 2022. He was a native of Nashville and was preceded in death by his wife; Sandra Lanius; parents, Ralston P. and Dolly Lucille Lanius; son-in-law, Chris Johnson.

Mr. Lanius served in the United States Airforce, and was a veteran of Vietnam Conflict He was a proud veteran, and retired from Vi-Jon in Smyrna. He was a devoted husband, loving father, and grandfather. Mr. Lanius enjoyed life and never met a stranger.

He is survived by his daughters, Tracy Watts, and Trudy Johnson; granddaughter, Journey Lanius; brothers, William Lanius and Lonnie Lanius and wife Pamela; God children, Alexis Eckerle and Elijah Thomas Eckerle; several nieces and nephews and host of other family and friends.

Visitation will be Monday November 14, 2022, 10:00AM until 12 Noon at Woodfin Chapel, Smyrna. Graveside service will be Monday 1:00PM November 14, 2022, at Middle Tennessee State Veterans Cemetery. www.woodfinchapel.com