WILLIAM LAVENDER MAIDEN — William Dennis Lavander II, 31, of 3270 Beal Road, died Feb. 7, 2002. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Lawings Chapel Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 until 8 at the church. Born in Lincoln County, he worked as a forklift driver for The Boat Rack for 16 years, and was the president of the Southern Scouts. He was also a fireman with Bandys Volunteer Fire Department for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Lori Jean Anderson Lavander; one daughter, Kristen Anne Garbarino of the home; his parents, William and Betty Lavander of Maiden; his sister, Sandy Lavander of Maiden; and his grandmother, Mary Hovis Beal of Maiden. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 816 South Aspen Street, Lincolnton, N.C. 28092. Burke Mortuaries is in charge of arrangements.