Robert Lee Lancaster

Robert Lee Lancaster obituary

Robert Lee Lancaster

Robert Lancaster Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home - Portland on Nov. 24, 2025.

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Robert Lee Lancaster, 92 of Bethpage, TN. passed Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Skyline Medical Center. Mr. Lancaster was born on August 29, 1933 in Lebanon, TN to James Lancaster and Annie Mae Woods.

Along with his parents, Mr. Lancaster was preceded in death by his brothers, Freddie Lancaster, James Leslie Lancaster; nephew, Jerry Lee "Peanut" Lancaster; niece, Carla Hall.

Mr. Lancaster is survived by his wife of 69 years, Laura Burnett Lancaster; daughter, Sarah Lancaster; grandson, Jeremy Dustin Austin; granddaughter, Destiny Nicole Austin Strain (Robbie); two great grand babies, Zeke and Eli; sisters, Minnie Williams (Gene) & Sarah Andrews (C.D.); and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mr. Lancaster was a member of Rock Bridge Church of Christ, he worked at AVCO for 36 years and graduated from Lebanon High School in 1951.

Funeral service for Mr. Lancaster will be on Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at Rock Bridge Church of Christ, with visitation on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Wilkinson & Wiseman Funeral Home and on Wednesday, November 26th, 2025 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. (funeral time) at Rock Bridge Church of Christ.

Following the funeral service, interment will be in Rock Bridge Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rock Bridge Cemetery.

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