Dr. Richard A. Lane was born on June 13, 1932, and passed away on October 5, 2026, due to complications following a stroke. He died in hospice care surrounded by his family.
Dr. Lane worked 32 years at the U.S. Army Missile Command (MICOM) on Redstone Arsenal as a research engineer developing emerging technologies for the U.S. military. Many of these systems are still in use today.
During his tenure at MICOM, Dr. Lane received over 12 patents from the US Patent and Trademark Office, and one patent from Canadian Intellectual Property Office for his work in the field of electrical engineering.
Dr. Lane was awarded degrees in the studies of electrical and computer engineering, to include a bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama, a master’s from the University of Alabama Huntsville, and a PhD concentrating on electrical engineering from the University of Nevada in Reno.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Tandy; sons, Chris (Sharron) of Spanish Fort, Alabama, and Blake; and granddaughter, Annie Kate of Huntsville, Alabama.
Dr. Lane and his family were longstanding members of Mayfair Church of Christ.
A memorial service will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Laughlin Service Funeral Home, located at 2320 Bob Wallace Avenue.
