John Thomas Lane, 84, died Sept. 25, 2009, at his home in Dayton. He was born on July 16, 1925, in Black Oak, Ark., to John T. & Lois (Stephens) Lane. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary, sister Lila, and brother Warren. He is survived by sisters, Iola of Missouri, Tommie of Florida and Marcia of Michigan; brother Louis of Florida; a great-granddaughter and step-greatgrandson; and numerous nephews, nieces. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1 at the Chapel of the Chimes Memorial Park, Mission Boulevard, Hayward, Calif. Autumn Funerals & Cremations is in charge of arrangements.