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
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17 Condolence(s)
Bonnie Stringer Waller
Thursday, June 22, 2023
Billie I'm so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for you and your family.
Chris Sullivan
Monday, June 19, 2023
Billie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. But knowing that God is holding you in His hand and He will not leave you will give you peace and comfort in the days and months to come. Not saying you will not hurt but He does make it bearable along with your church family and your own family and the prayers of friends. Know that I also will be lifting you up in prayers. I love and Roger and often think back on our times on Belvedere. Love always, Chris
Jerry and Barbara Welch
Sunday, June 18, 2023
Billie and Butch and family,
May the Lord bless and comfort you all during this difficult time.
Norma Wall
Sunday, June 18, 2023
I am sorry to learn of your sadness and pain. As a lady with lots of strength, God will get you through this rough period. Take care
Connie Cooper
Friday, June 16, 2023
Billie, my heart and prayers go out to to you & your family.
Margaret Featherston Buford
Friday, June 16, 2023
Billie, I am so sad to read that Roger died. Ya’ll loved each other for a very long time, and this is an unimaginable loss. I pray that God wraps you and all of your family in his loving arms for the difficult times ahead.
Pamela Baker Drake
Friday, June 16, 2023
Oh, Billie, so sorry to hear of Roger’s passing. Wish I could be there for you!
You and your family will be in my sincere prayers. May God give you His perfect peace as you go through this difficult time.
Stan Nichols
Friday, June 16, 2023
Prayers for all the Family and Friends. I have had a great deal of respect for Roger throughout the years. Afine man and a fellow Veteran. Always enjoyed time spent in conversation with him. Rest in Peace.
Marion Taylor Bearden
Friday, June 16, 2023
Billie I am so sorry to hear about Roger. You and Roger shared a special kind of love for many years. You and the family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Laura C. McFarling
Friday, June 16, 2023
Prayers for Billie and the entire Lancaster family for God's peace and comfort to surround them during this valley in life's journey. Roger will be greatly missed--I used to run into him at the grocery stores, and he always asked about Mac & Jack. After my husband's death, he never forgot to keep on asking me how Jack was doing. There will be a void in the lives of many people without Roger being here.
Glenda Hinton Hicks
Friday, June 16, 2023
Prayers & hugs for Billie & the family. May you feel God's loving arms around you & know that you are loved by many.
Cecilia Cronin
Friday, June 16, 2023
Prayers to you and family.
Rita Demuth Robinson
Friday, June 16, 2023
Billie I’m so sorry for your loss.
Glenda and Kenneth Bryan
Friday, June 16, 2023
Billie, our hearts are broken upon hearing about Roger’s death. We have so many good memories from long ago when we were all in high school. Roger and Kenneth were both in the construction trade. I think they worked on job sites together a few times over the years. I just wanted to let you know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers, sweet friend. Love to all.
Becky Doyle
Friday, June 16, 2023
We are so very sorry for your loss. Dentie and I have your family in our prayers. We loved Roger. He was always happy and loved all of you so much. He will be missed.
Lee Hammett Sr.
Friday, June 16, 2023
Becky Nowlin Franklin
Thursday, June 15, 2023
Billie, I am so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and the family.