Leonard “Skip” Lane, Jr.

Born on July 5, 1944 in Ft. Worth, Texas
Departed in Melbourne, Florida on February 24, 2020

Leonard “Skip” Lane, Jr., 75, of Melbourne, FL passed away on Monday, February 24, 2020. He was born in Ft. Worth, TX and was the owner of Lane Pontiac-Buick-GMC in Melbourne. In his earlier years, Skip sailed and raced Hobie Cats. He was an avid reader and crossword puzzle enthusiast. Skip had a contagious sense of humor and was known for his jokes and puns. He was a member of the Eau Gallie Yacht Club as well as numerous antique car clubs including the Model T Ford Club of America and Horseless Carriage Club. Skip was a lover of antique cars and was passionate about his Model T Fords. Skip participated in numerous Model T tours throughout the backroads of the United States proudly driving one of his many Model T Fords. Survivors include his wife, Sue Raymes Lane; mother, Mary Lane; daughters, Amy (Craig) Obrzut, Becky Lane (Ray Mojica), Amanda (John) Kassabian and Tonya Tyler (Lee Stromenger); and a son, Jason (Jill) Knight; grandchildren, Liam, Gilli, Caleb, Reece, Eva, Lulu, Presley, Amelia, Owen, Lenora, John, Graeme, Stephanie and Maya; as well as sisters, Margaret (Ira) Edidin and Melissa (Avie) Ownby; and numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 2nd at 11:00 am in the Prince of Peace Anglican Church in Viera.