Lanier Meaders
1917–1988 (age 71)
Potter
Biography
Lanier Meaders (1917–1988) of White Creek, Georgia, became a master of the Appalachian pottery tradition he inherited from his family, shaping stoneware vessels and jars with graceful attention to form and function. His work united the rugged beauty of the mountains with a craftsman's precise eye.
Lanier gladly shared his skills with apprentices, strangers, and collectors alike, turning his workshop into a place where people could witness dedication to craft, and his legacy continues to inspire those who visit White Creek Cemetery.