Christopher James Lanier, age 24 of Canton, passed away suddenly on August 4, 2013. He was born in Syracuse, New York on December 25, 1988 to his loving parents John & Anne Lanier. Christopher played football for Plymouth Canton High School, graduating with honors in 2007. He then attended Michigan State University and grauduated with honors in 2013. Christopher was proud to be accepted to the University of Detroit Law School and was looking foward to attending this fall. Christopher is the loving brother of Melissa(Nick)Spindler and Michael(Trisha)Lanier. He is the devoted uncle of Zoey and Jacob and the loving grandson of Larue Lanier. Christopher is also survived by numerous aunts, uncles, friends and by his girlfriend Leah Moubadder. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, August 09, 2013, 12noon at St. Kenneth Catholic Church, 14951 Haggerty Rd, Plymouth. Friends may visit at the Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 South Main St., Plymouth, Thursday 2pm until 9pm and Friday at church beginning at 11am. Memorials may be made to Doctors Without Borders USA, P.O. Box 5030, Hagerstown, MD 21741-5030.