Willie “Pete” Lancaster, 77, of Niles
March 25, 1941 — Aug. 16, 2018
Niles Daily Star, Published 9:06 am Monday, August 20, 2018
March 25, 1941 — Aug. 16, 2018
Willie “Pete” Lancaster, 77, of Niles, passed away at his residence on Thursday, Aug. 16, 2018.
He was born in Duck Hills, Mississippi, on March 25, 1941, to the late Willie “Buddy” and Clemie “Tim” (Harrison) Lancaster. After graduating from high school Willie enlisted in the United States Air Force.
- Willie “Pete” Lancaster,
On Feb. 22, 1964, at a ceremony on the McClelland Air Force Base, Willie married Leona Clark. Throughout their 54 years of marriage, they traveled to 49 of the 50 states, and all over Europe. During his time in the Air Force Willi earned his bachelor’s of arts degree from Ole Miss and his Master’s Degree from the University of Maryland.
After 30 years in the service, he retired as a Chief Master Sergeant. Willie thoroughly enjoyed his retirement. He looked forward to golfing, fishing, mowing for friends and the community, barbequing, and always willing to lend a hand to anyone who was in need. Willie was a member of First Church of God in Niles, where he currently served as treasurer.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Leona “Lee” Lancaster. Willie is survived by two sons, Joe D. (Tina) Lancaster of Grayling, Michigan and Terry L. (Tami) Lancaster, of Franklin, Wisconsin; daughter-in-law, Deborah Lancaster; four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren; Siblings, Ann (Bill) Vance, of Petit Jean Mountain, Arkansas and Ben Lancaster, of Jackson, Mississippi.
A memorial service will be held at the Niles First Church of God, 33180 US 12, on Saturday, Aug. 25, 2018, at 1 p.m. with Rev. Robert Jackson officiating, a time of visitation will begin one hour prior to the service.
Full military honors will be performed by the U.S. Air Force and American Legion Post 51 at an interment at Silverbrook Cemetery. Those wishing to make a memorial donation in honor of Willie may do so to the Niles First Church of God or the American Legion Post 51 in Buchanan. Condolences, photos, and memories may be left for Willie at BrownFuneralHomeNiles.com Arrangements have been entrusted to Brown Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Niles.