Marvin Taylor Lancaster, 88, of 592 NC Hwy 700 West in Eden, passed away Sunday night, July 8, 2012 at Morehead Memorial Hospital.
A funeral service will be held at 2 PM on Thursday, July 12, at Fair Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Overlook Cemetery.
Mr. Lancaster was born January 30, 1924 in Rockingham County, NC, son of the late Bremen J. and Lucy Adkins Lancaster. He attended Spray Baptist Church and was a retiree of Fieldcrest Mills.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Lancaster of the home; two daughters, Laverne Lancaster and Sherri Battaille, both of Eden; two sons, Maynard Lancaster and wife, Mildred and Tim Lancaster and wife, Carolyn, all of Eden; sisters, Annie Tilley of Walnut Cove, Edith Smith and husband, Calvin of Eden, and Margie Conte of Richmond, VA; brother, Marion Lancaster and wife, Lois of Greensboro; four grandchildren, Joel Lancaster, Cheryl Craddock, Kimberly Battaille and Ashley Johnson; four great-grandchildren, Erica DeHart, Taylor Craddock, Payne Dehart and Alleigh Craddock; and numerous nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, 6 - 8 PM at Fair Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morehead Memorial Hospital, 117 E. Kings Hwy, Eden, NC 27288.
Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.fairfuneralhome.com
I would like to express my sincere condolences on the death of Mr. Lancaster. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and may GOD be with your family in this time of grief.
James Stanley
To Mary, I fondly remember those Staurday mornings when Natalie came to ride Goldie. You and Marvin were always glad to see us and so patient with Natalie. We still talk about those days and how much fun they were. Marvin as a nice man and I hope he rests in peace. I am sorry for your loss and am glad you have your family to comfort you. I always enjoyed being a part of the Lancaster family. Very best regards, Jim
Jim Pyron
To Tim and family: We are so sorry about the loss of your Dad. We wished we had known your Dad; he looked like a sweetheart. It is never easy to lose a parent no matter how old they are. We are praying for you and your family now and in the days ahead for your peace and comfort. He is finally home. We love you, Tommy, Tammy, Makenzie and Aaron Davis (Ridgeway, VA)
Tammy Davis
I am very sorry to hear about your loss Cheryl, my prayers are with you hunny call me if you just wanna talk Love you. .Pamela Biggs
Pamela Biggs
Laverne and Family - I am so sorry for your loss. Remembering you and your family in my prayers.
Sarah Talley Pierce
Tim, Carolyn, Ashley We are praying for you during this time. Tim loved the "-" statement you made about your dad. Looking forward to the day we join with all our family members with Jesus in Heaven. Looking for that with much excitement.
Chuck & Cindy Silvey
Thinking of you Laverne----my prayers are with you and family.
Dee M. Thacker
I am a member of Osborne Baptist Church. I did not know Mr. Lancaster but I would like to extend sincere and heartfelt sympathy to his family. May God bless you during this time of sorrow.
Diana Taylor
Laverne & Family, I am so sorry for your loss. You all are in my prayers. May God give you Peace.
Ruth Hazelwood Cheshire
Dear Mary, Sherry, Laverne, Tim and family, I am sorry to hear about Marvin. Mary, I remember us working together at the hospital and how very sweet you were to me and kind you were to your patients. I also remember when I was younger and my mom Elaine would bring me up to have you give my my allergy shots and I would see Marvin and would always be so kind to me. I am praying for all of you. May God Comfort you and feel your heart with the memories of the times you have shared. Love and Prayers, Cheryl Smith Mann
Cheryl Smith Mann
Ashley, I am so very sorry about the passing of your grandfather. I too was close to grandparents on both the maternal & paternal sides of my family. Truly, it was like losing a parent so very heart wrenching. I have also lost both parents now and a 17 year old grandson. So, I know first hand what grief is about. As Christians we just have to trust God to wrap his loving arms around us to help us during this time. I will have your granny in my prayers along with you & your family. Sincerely, Judy Hatfield
Judy Hatfield
iam sorry to hear of your loss may the Lord bless andd comfort you and your family your freind ted
ted d. turner
May God give you comfort and peace in this time of sorrow..praying for everyone.. This is his first day of Celebration to a new life with our Lord and Savior Jesus! I know he is having a wonderful time...God is Awesome! May God bless all of you!
Tracy & Tinka Spencer
Laverne, Our sincere sympathy in the loss of your father. May God bless you and comfort you in the difficult days ahead. Steve and Rita
Rita Smith
I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you.
Carol Beasley
To Mary & Family, I am sorry to hear about Marvins passing.He & I worked together back in 1967 - 1968 at the Fieldcrest Automatic Blanket Mill in spray. As you know he was a fine man and a hard worker. God bless you all, I have you in my prayers. Bill Murphy
WEMURPHY
Tim, so sorry for your loss my dad at Fairs same night always a pleasure to see you. But, under different sircumstances
Frankie Fields
Mary so very sorry for your loss.Prayers are for you and your family during this time. God grant you strength and comfort during this time and after with the adjustment and loneliness. Love you and please let me know if I can do anything for you.
Susan G Vernon
Laverne and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that many thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God's peace lovingly surround you.
Martha Farmer Bragg
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