John Marshall "Chubby" Lane

John Marshall Lane, better known as Chubby to most, was born on December 18th, 1943, in New Brunswick, NJ to John Mack Lane and Juanita Oakley Lane and departed this life peacefully at home on Thursday, November 16, 2023. John completed his primary and secondary education in the New Brunswick school system, where he starred in track and field. In 1967 during the Vietnam War, John enlisted in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He served in the Military police, excelling as a marksman before his honorable discharge in 1970. Once back home, he attended classes at Livingston College, Rutgers University. In 1970, John married Jaqueline Maloney, and while their marriage was not long, their union produced a daughter, Erika Marie. John later enjoyed a special relationship with Sharon Graves, and had a son, William Marshall. After a long courtship, he met and married Rosa Mae McCeary in 1981; this union produced a son, Justin Marshall. They remained true partners until the end. John was no stranger to hard work, holding several jobs during his working life. Notably, he was a former postman, and spent time as an officer with the New Brunswick Police Department. He ultimately found his career with Bell Atlantic, NJ Bell, later Verizon, beginning as a lineman before transitioning into Information Technology. Until his retirement in 2006 from Verizon, he earned many accolades, but more importantly, gained even more close friendships. He was an avid reader and collector of books. John was well known for his extremely quick wit, big smile, and gregarious nature. He was always willing to share a wise word and dispense a lesson to those in need. Later in life, John was able to follow in the footsteps of his father, son Marshall, and numerous relatives as he became Prince Hall Free and Accepted Mason of Progressive Lodge #17 in 2005. He took great pride in this accomplishment and was a dedicated member during his time. John leaves to cherish his memory: his children, daughter Erika Marie, son William Marshall and wife Nicole, son Justin Marshall and wife Julia, and stepson Sean Jordan; his brother Ralph Harris and sister, Joyce Hancock; mother-in-law, Rosa Lee McCeary; sisters-in law, Tommie Shannon and Jacqueline Belcher; his grandchildren, Jaren Marshall Lane, Raegan Jacqueline Lane, Savannah Rose Lane and London Vidalia Lane; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. ********************************************************************************************************************** https://us06web.zoom.us/rec/share/zlSHbtkmzyTAnAIgv-hi-Cfh4qavxwetKUQuvdSBNldnziUC-auPMa6qvEqDNfI.fkQjev4NE-a6Ka1j?startTime=1700847812000

John Marshall "Chubby" Lane

December 18, 1943 - November 16, 2023