of Crawfordsville, AR

January 27, 1948 - June 14, 2023

Roger Lee Lancaster, Sr., 75, of Crawfordsville, Arkansas passed away on June 14, 2023 in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born in Osceola, Arkansas on January 27, 1948 to Luther Edward and Bonnie Frances Lancaster. He was a loving and devoted husband and father and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his grandchildren and sharing his stories and life lessons.

He enjoyed deer hunting and spent many hours in the deer stand with his grandsons. Roger was retired but had owned Lancaster Construction and was a general contractor as well as being the plant superintendent for Southland Greyhound Park. He employed many local youths over the years.

He was a Vietnam Veteran and served his country in the Navy from 1968-1973. He was a member of the VFW and later became a disabled veteran who spent many hours advocating for veterans rights and benefits that had been exposed to Agent Orange.

He was a Christian and a member of First Presbyterian Church where he and his wife were married and their children were all Baptized. He was known for his love of his family and his devotion to his wife above all else.

Roger was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Tonya Lancaster; one brother, Jeff Lancaster. Survivors include his wife, Billie Lancaster; two sons, Roger Lee Lancaster, Jr. (Stacy) and Ryan Lancaster; one daughter, Cindy Wells (George); nine grandchildren, Emily Wells, Logan Miller (Sabra), Jacob Miller, Leah Wells, Grace Lancaster, William Lancaster, John Roger Lancaster, Madeline Ruth Lancaster, Ella Belle Lancaster; two great-grandchildren, Blake Wells and Lyla Miller.

A visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church in West Memphis on Monday, June 19, 2023, at 10:00 am followed by the funeral service at 11:00 am. The Interment will take place at Crittenden Memorial Park immediately after the service.
Memorials may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 315 N. Missouri St., West Memphis, AR 72301

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
201 North Pine Street
West Memphis, AR  72303
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com