Ronald K. Lancaste
r, 71 of Hamilton, died Wednesday, Nov. 2, at his home.
Mr. Lancaster was born February 26, 1945 in Williamsport, Ind., to Morris and Jessie (Anderson) Lancaster. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
In 1981, he married Paula Howard. His working years were spent as an EMT for Wayland Ambulance, working at Sandy Pines Resort and serving as pastor for Antioch Fellowship Center in Burnips for 32 years. Ron devoted his life to his family and in service to the community, often referring to himself as an authorized agent of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Ron is survived by wife, Paula; their children: Donna (Darrell) Lancaster-Holdway, Amy (John) Lancaster-Ryan, Brandon (Becky) Kury, Keith Lancaster, and Pastor Jason (Pam) Lancaster; six grandchildren: Emily Kury, Sydney Hansen, Brandi Kury, Zoey Lancaster, Amaya Garcia and Joey Kury; and his brother, Rodney Lancaster and several nieces and nephews that meant the world to him.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Carroll Eugene Lancaster; and his sister, Debbie Swart.
Friends may meet with the family from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 6, at Gorden Funeral, Hopkins Chapel. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7 at the Antioch Fellowship Center, 3925 37th St., Hamilton. Interment at Salem Township Cemetery, Salem Township.
Memorial donations may be made in Ron’s name to the Antioch Fellowship Center.
