Lanny Ollis

Lanny Ollis, age 53, passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at Cleveland Regional Medical Center. He was born on July12, 1964 in Avery County to the late Boyd Ollis and Mary Cornett Ollis.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gene Rippy; brother-in-law, Mike Rippy; and niece Kimberly Thrift.

Left to cherish his memory is his wife of 29 years, Malinda Ollis; two daughters, Macy Ollis and Leslie Ollis; adopted son, Jeremy Lewis; and one sister, Connie Lethcoe. He is also survived by his mother-in-law, Sue Rippy; two brothers-in-law, Mark Rippy (Tracy) and Mitchell Rippy (Jodie); and numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, June 25, 2018 at Cleveland Funeral Services Chapel. Interment will follow the service at Cleveland Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Memorial donations may be made to Shanghai VFD, 1435 Burke Rd, Shelby, NC 28152