He was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter, Jill Hawkins.
Survivors are: his wife, Elke Lancaster, Coffee Springs, Alabama, former wife, Beverly Quick Lancaster and son, William(Will) L. Lancaster III of Yanceyville; three brothers, Dave Lancaster(Ann Marie) of Garner, Joel Lancaster(Terri) of Chancellor, and Bob Lancaster(Mary) of Defuniak Springs, Florida; and a grandson, David Hawkins.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be made to: www.searcyfuneralhome.com