Background
Laney, Howard Elimuel was born on September 8, 1925 in Maiden, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charlie Ivy and Lottie Mae (Huffman) Laney.
Laney, Howard Elimuel was born on September 8, 1925 in Maiden, North Carolina, United States. Son of Charlie Ivy and Lottie Mae (Huffman) Laney.
Student, Gardner-Webb College, 1951. Student, Furman University. Student, Lenoir-Rhyne College, 1956.
Student, School Pastoral Care, Winston Salem, North Carolina, 1958.
Pastor, Faith Baptist Church, Lincolnton, North Carolina, 1951-1956; pastor, Liberty Grove, Roaring River Churches, North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, 1956-1960; pastor, Starnes Cove Baptist Church, Asheville, North Carolina, 1960-1967; pastor, Providence (North Carolina) Baptist Church, 1967-1969; pastor, Anderson Grove Baptist Church, Albemarle, North Carolina, 1969-1977; pastor, Fairplains Baptist Church, North Wilkesboro, 1977-1988; supply pastor, Center Baptist Church, North Wilkesboro, 1988-1989; pastor, Boiling Springs Baptist Church, Purlear, North Carolina, since 1989. Chaplain Chevrolet Company, Asheville. Coroner North Wilkesboro, since 1990.
Member of advisory board Campbell College, Buies Creek, North Carolina, since 1981. Board directors Deafness Ctr, North Wilkesboro, since 1956, Rest Home, Crime Stoppers, Mulberry Fairplains Fire Department, since 1967 (Fireman of Year 1984), First Responders, since 1986. Member Stone Mountain Baptist Association (moderator 1979), Wilkes Ministerial Association (treasurer since 1989).
Married Margie Ree Abernathy, May 29, 1943. Children: Carolyn (Mistress Joe Wells), Ricky Allen, Debra Lynn.