Graveside services for Richard Curtis Lancaster will be held on Thursday, December 08, 2022 at 3:00 pm at Hopewell Methodist Cemetery at Rose Hill. Rev. William Bolton will officiate.

Mr. Lancaster, age 71, of Newton, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at his residence. He was a Christian by testimony of his faith and  a member of Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in the Hero Community. He served his country in the United States Airforce and the United States Army. A veteran of the Vietnam War, Mr. Lancaster was the recipient of the Vietnam Service Medal with 3 Bronze Service Stars; Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; Army Commendation Medal; and the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry w/ Palm. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, post # 12124, Meridian, where he served as the Judge Advocate General. He also  served as chaplain of the Patriot Guard Riders. Mr. Lancaster was also a local representative of the Disabled American Veterans and was a member of the Northeast Jasper Volunteer Fire Department.

He was preceded in death by his father, Henry Lewis Lancaster;  mother, Ida  Mae Pate Lancaster.

Survivors include his brother, Charles L. Lancaster of Katy, TX.

Pallbearers will be members of the Patriot Guard Riders.

An online guestbook may be signed at www.newtoncountyfuneralhome.com .