Lanny Helms Pressley

Lanny Helms Pressley, 82, formerly of Unionville, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022. He was born February 26, 1940 in Union County to the late Hollis and Mae Helms Pressley.

Mr. Pressley was a graduate of Unionville School. He spent three years in the U.S. Army and was a member of Hopewell Baptist Church and the Samuel F. Keziah American Legion Post #535. He was a lifelong truck driver and co-owner and operator of L&J Trucking. He was a pilot and loved motorcycles and heavy equipment. He was a strong Christian and family man. His favorite verse was John 3:16, “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life”.

Funeral services will be Monday, March 14, 2022 at 2:00 PM in Hopewell Legacy Campus, followed by burial at Lakeland Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends and relatives from 1:00 - 1:45 PM prior to the service.

Lanny is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shelia; daughter, Lena Tucker (Jimmy) of Monroe; sons Leighton Pressley (Debbie) of Albemarle, Linus Pressley (Donna) of Marshville and Lundy Pressley (Alicia) of Flowery Branch, GA; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, NC 28110.

Online condolences may be made at www.gordonfuneralservice.com

Gordon Funeral Service and Crematory is caring for the Pressley family.