Hall of Fame
Timothy O. Lane was born August 30, 1938 in Greensboro, Fla. to the late Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Lane, and was the second oldest of seven siblings. Tim was educated in the public schools of Gadsden County, Fla., where he became a standout football player at Carter Paramore High School in Quincy. Tim received two football scholarship opportunities to Maryland Eastern Shore and Kentucky State. Instead he decided to attend Benedict College with local friend, Robert Fennell.
Tim received his Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education and Recreation from Benedict College. Afterwards, Tim returned to Quincy, Fla. (Gadsden County) and began his professional career with the City of Quincy Parks and Recreation. During his 40-year career with the City of Quincy, Tim served as the Assistant Director and Director for the City's Parks and Recreation Department. Jackson Height's park was noted as the Black's Park prior to segregation and one of Tim's first assigned tasks as a young Assistant Director. In recognition of his dedication and service, the city commissioners voted to rename Jackson Height Park to Tim Lane Park in July 2012.
In February 1963, Tim married his high school sweetheart, Burnis Anderson. They have two sons, Zachary and Derrick, as well as Von, a grandson whom they raised as a son. They have a total of five grandchildren and a host of great grandchildren. Since retirement, Tim enjoys spending time with family and traveling. He also enjoy his lifelong passion of working in his yard and tending to his flowers.
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