William Lancaster, age 87, passed away Thursday, April 18, 2013. A native of Rocky Mount, born on August 29, 1925, he was the son of the late Julius Isham Lancaster and Minnie Clyde Dudley Lancaster. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Winnie Estelle Lancaster Jones, Helen May Lancaster Gravely and Eloise Lancaster; and brothers, James Albert Lancaster, Russell Lee Lancaster and Julius Edward Lancaster.

He is survived by his sister-in-law, Florine Lancaster of Palm Bay FL.

A graveside service was held  Sunday, April 21, 2013 at Pineview Cemetery with Rev. Greg O’Neil officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Englewood Baptist Church, 1350 S. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount NC 27803.