Joe M. Lancaster

Joe was raised in Rockingham, NC until enlisting in the U.S. Air Force in May 1962, where he served in the military police. After receiving his honorable discharge, he returned to school and earned a degree in accounting. Joe spent several years employed as a regional auditor for Singer Corporation. Subsequently, he joined Carolina Handling, Inc. as a purchasing agent until retiring in 2010 after 31 years of service.

Preceded in death by his father and mother, step-father, James Speight; and sisters, Betty Lancaster Violette and Mary ‘JoAnn’ Lancaster Clark.

Survivors include a sister, Catherine Lancaster Schmitt; sons, Joseph Marsh Lancaster, III and wife, ShellyAnn Wall, and John Bradley Lancaster, and wife, Carrie Lancaster; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held 6 p.m. Thursday, September 26, 2013 at McEwen Funeral Service – Mint Hill Chapel.

Donations are requested in lieu of flowers to www.lungcanceralliance.org

Arrangements are by McEwen Funeral Service - Mint Hill Chapel. 704.545.4864 www.mcewenminthillchapel.com