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Daniel Lancaster Obituary
Duck Hill
Mr. Daniel Ray "Danny" Lancaster, 62, of Duck Hill, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2015 at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Grenada. He was born October 31, 1952 in Grenada to Archie Devere and Gladys Colston Lancaster.
Danny was an accomplished musician and songwriter having played in a band since he was eleven years old. He played a variety of instruments including the piano, organ, guitar and bass. He is credited as being the bass guitar player for the Sugar Cube Blues Band in 1967. In 1968, he was the writer of "Look What We Have Joined Together" which was a Top 10 song nationally with the Sugar Blues Band. He was also one of the founding members of the Sassy Jones Band and had played many regional blues festivals as well as several in Europe. Danny had the privilege of playing with many band members of well-known groups such as the Rolling Stones, Joe Cocker, Mad Dogs and Englishman, Eric Clapton, Greg Allman and a host of others.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, October 29, 2015 at Duck Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Butch Ward and Rev. Tim Buchanan officiating. Interment will follow in the Duck Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5:00 - 7:00 PM Wednesday evening at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Survivors include his mother, Gladys C. Lancaster of Duck Hill; one sister, Tammy Vance and her husband, Bubba of Grenada; one brother, Devo Lancaster and his wife, Rosemary of Grenada; two nieces, Leslie Lancaster and Abby Ray Vance, both of Grenada.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.mckibbenandguinn.com.
Professional services and arrangements have been entrusted to McKibben and Guinn Funeral Service in Grenada (662-307-2694).
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Sandra (Windham) Bruce
October 22, 2019
Remembering Danny on this day! Continued prayers for the family.
Sandra Sallings
May 7, 2016
Danny was a fine man and incredible blues musician. He performed for a time with my late husband Mark Sallings. My heart is heavy as I only recently heard the news of Danny's passing. The world has lost an incredible human being who had so much and did give to this world . Sandra Sallings
November 2, 2015
I feel honored to have known him in my life. It has been many years since I have seen him, but he was an awesome musician.
Debbie Irby
October 29, 2015
We want to express our heartfelt thoughts and prayers for all of you at this time. Love to all of you from our family.
Dale Beavers
October 29, 2015
The world just wont be the same without you in it. You will be greatly missed and Fondly remembered by so many.
Rest in Peace my friend
October 28, 2015
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Larry Hart
October 28, 2015
We're so sorry about your loss of Danny. Duck was a great musician and an incredible friend. Spent so many evenings either providing/mixing sound or just hanging out and having a good time. Such a great loss for so many reasons. Remember the good times. Warmest regards, Larry Hart or as he knew me "HartDaddy"
Jennifer Horton
October 28, 2015
Rest in peace Danny.
I know Tommy Horton was glad to see you.
October 28, 2015
Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of Danny. He was a mighty fine musician and will be greatly missed.
Carolyn and Tom Sturdivant
(Minter City, MS)
Rachael and Tripp Leonard
October 28, 2015
Our deepest sympathy and prayers. Danny was a great man that was full of life. RIP my friend, until we see you again.
Sandra Windham Bruce
October 28, 2015
I am so sorry about the loss of Danny, one of the most talented musicians I have ever known. May he rest in peace!
RONNIE & KAREN BAILEY/WALKER
October 28, 2015
DANNY WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND WILL SEE YOU AGAIN SOON IN HEAVEN,
October 28, 2015
May you find comfort from God
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