of Mabelvale, AR
August 3, 1928 - October 5, 2012
William Lawrence ''Larry'' Lancaster, age 84, passed away in his Mabelvale home on Friday, October 05, 2012 while surrounded by his adoring family. He was born to Ralph Eugene Lancaster and Dora Mea Ivy in Biscoe, Arkansas
He proudly served a term in the United States Navy and worked for the Railroad for over 30 years. He also loved construction of any kind and along with his wife, he was a successful business owner having built a restaurant from the ground up by himself which they owned and managed for 26 years. He also built several additions to his family home. His love of construction was passed down by his father who was a carpenter. For several years, he enjoyed traveling while he worked driving a semi-tractor trailer across country. Often, he was able to take his wife along to enjoy the sights. Larry was known for his old fashioned qualities, was respected by many and loved life providing for his family.
Larry is survived by his lovely wife of 34 years, Brenda and five daughters, Melissa DeBeaux-Hess of Mabelvale, Selena Schmidt and her husband, Glen of McKinney TX, Michelle Lambert and her husband, Shane of Benton, Sherry Lancaster of Mabelvale and Cathy Lancaster-Luchsinger and her husband, Jody from Mabelvale; five grandchildren, Trevin Bradshaw and his wife, Shantel of Little Elm TX, Justin Bradshaw of McKinney TX, Annalise DeBeaux of Mabelvale, Caden Lambert and Kinsley Lambert both of Benton, and one great-grandson Brody Aiden Bradshaw of Little Elm, TX. He is preceded by his sister, Jerry Gurley from DeValls Bluff and survived by his sister Mary Sharp of DeValls Bluff.
Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00pm on Monday, October 8, 2012 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501-315-4047).
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10 Condolence(s)
Holly Dobbins
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
Sorry for your loss . God bless
Mary Meyers
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Cathy, so sorry for the loss of your dad, my prayers are with you, Jody and all your family
Sherry Lancaster
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Daddy I love you and still cannot believe you passed, I know that you are in a better place. I will miss everything about you.
Robert Michnick
Sunday, October 7, 2012
Our prayers go out to all family members during this time. As hard as this moment can be, I hope you can find peace knowing your loved one is in a better place.
Angel Striegel
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Mr.lancaster was a very nice man we all loved him and his smile and his sense of humor.. All of us at family market will miss him very much
The Family Market Crew
Tracy Mercer
Friday, October 5, 2012
Funny how things happen for a reason. Just this month last year, I met you for the first time. Apparently fate had brought us together for that special moment. I feel privileged to have known you even if it was for just a short while. Selena had a wonderful and loving father. May you be at peace.
Paula Cutting
Friday, October 5, 2012
Our prayer's go out to the Lancaster family in this time of sorrow. Paula, Robert and Kevin Cutting
Claudia Kraemer
Friday, October 5, 2012
To Selena and all the Lancaster family our deepest sympathy goes out to you. May love and friendship and prayer be your guide thru these very sad times. With Love, Claudia and the Kraemer Families
Selena Schmidt
Friday, October 5, 2012
Daddy, it was a wonderful gift being your daughter...its your time to be in peace now and watch over me. I'll be watching and listening!!
cathy luchsinger
Friday, October 5, 2012
I Love You Daddy R.I.P you are and forever will be truley missed by your family and friends. your the greatest man to ever walk on this earth. i pray for my family in this time of mourning. we must all stand together and be the rock that my daddy was and will always be. love you