Freddie Ray Lane

Freddie Ray Lane, of Greenfield, Indiana, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, at the age of 79.

Freddie was born on May 29, 1947, in Marshall, Texas, to Ned and Fannie Mae (Harris) Lane. As the youngest of six children, he grew up surrounded by the love of a close-knit family. He graduated from Pemberton High School in Marshall, where he ran track.

Following graduation, Freddie answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Army. During his distinguished military career, he served as a combat paratrooper in the Vietnam War, earning numerous honors and medals. Later in his career, he served as a legal specialist and spent over a decade stationed in Germany. After more than 20 years of dedicated service, Freddie retired from the Army as a Master Sergeant in 1989.

Following his military retirement, Freddie continued serving others through his work with TRICARE in Colorado, where he eventually retired. Never one to slow down, he later worked in security at Walt Disney World and aboard cruise ships, embracing new experiences and meeting people from around the world. Over the years, Freddie called Colorado and Florida home before spending the remainder of his life in Indiana.

For the past 32 years, Freddie shared a life of love and countless adventures with his wife, Theresa Marie “Terry” (Riley) Lane. Together they enjoyed traveling the country in their RV, making lifelong friendships through RV camping clubs in Colorado, Florida, and Indiana. Whether walking along a beach in Mexico, discovering a new city, or simply enjoying a card game by the campfire, Freddie found joy in exploring the world alongside Terry. He was an avid sports fan who especially cherished camping and fishing trips with his grandchildren, creating memories they will treasure forever.

Freddie was preceded in death by his parents, Ned and Fannie Mae Lane; his beloved son, Andre Gregory Lane; his sisters, Ruby Pearl Smith, Nettie Mae McCray, Lula Morris, and Lola Mitchell; and his brother, Eddie Clay Lane.

He is survived by his devoted wife, Theresa Marie Lane; his grandson, Andre Gregory Lane II (Letty); his stepchildren, Evelyn Morad, James Masarik (Michelle), Kathryn Brooks (Nathan), and Carrie Masarik; and thirteen grandchildren. He also leaves behind many cherished relatives, dear friends, and devoted caregivers whose kindness enriched his life.

A memorial service honoring Freddie’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 10, 2026, in the Remembrance Hall Chapel at Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 700 West 38th Street, Indianapolis, Indiana. Interment, with military honors, will immediately follow at the Crown Hill Cemetery Annex Columbarium, 725 W. 42nd Street, Indianapolis, Indiana.

The family is being served by Crown Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery. They wish to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the compassionate staff of the Memory Care Unit at Charter Senior Living of Gateway Park and the hospice staff of Gentiva Hospice for the exceptional care, kindness, and dignity they provided to Freddie throughout his journey.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.