Jesse Frank "J.F." Lancaster, Jr.
September 20, 1942 ~ December 16, 2022
Signature Sympathy Cards
Rocky Mount – Jesse Frank “J.F.” Lancaster, Jr., age 80, went to be with his Lord & Savior on Friday, December 16, 2022. Born in McDuffie County, GA on September 20, 1942, he was the son of the late Jesse Frank Lancaster, Sr. and Annie Thomas Lancaster. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Beth Soldati and Brenda Turner.
J.F. was a lifelong farmer. He also retired with over 30 years from the City of Rocky Mount Fire Department. He was a member of the North Carolina Angus Association, Cattleman’s Association, BMW Motorcycle Club, and the Winnebago Club. A dedicated husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend, J.F. will be dearly missed and never forgotten by all who knew him.
J.F. is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn Worrell Lancaster; his sons Jeff Lancaster and wife, Kathy and Gary Lancaster and wife, Denise; his grandchildren, Austin Lancaster and wife, Jordan, Elizabeth Waters and husband, Cody, Amber Shellman and husband, Derek, Jes Lancaster and wife, Taylor, and Aaron Lancaster and wife, Grayson; his great-grandchildren, Brody, KaraLynn, Jesse, Sloane, and Sawyer; his brother, Danny Ray Lancaster; and several nieces and nephews.
A Graveside Service to celebrate J.F.’s life will be held on Wednesday, December 21, 2022, at 2:00 PM at the Lancaster Family Cemetery with Rev. Royce Williams officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home.
Arrangements entrusted to Wheeler & Woodlief Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 1130 N. Winstead Avenue, Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share memories and condolences with the family by visiting www.wheelerwoodlief.com.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Prayers to Jesse entire family during this difficult time. From all of us from pinetops Baptist church.
Praying for the family!
My thoughts and prayers to Carolyn and all family members
Chief Lancaster was my training officer in 1976 . From 1990 – 96 I was stationed with him at Station 1 and that’s where I really got to know him .He was one of the guy’s, a great Chief and all around good man .If you ever worked with him you couldn’t help but love him. I’m very sorry and hope that our Lord and Savior will give the family peace,comfort and strength. Bobby Landis
Sending our thoughts and prayers to all the loved and knew J. F.
Carolyn and family. I am sorry to hear about J.F. May God give you His comfort during this sad time.You will certainly be in my thoughts and prayers! Deepest Sympathy, Judy Rivenbark Adams
Our deepest condolences.
May you find peace and comfort in your loving memories. Uncle JF will always hold a special place in our hearts. Sending you all our love, always.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Carolyn and family,
So very sorry to hear of J.F.’s passing. We enjoyed all our times together with you and J.F. We will be praying for you and your family in the days and weeks ahead. God bless you.
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Jesse Frank Lancaster, Jr. will remain in our hearts forever. He was a true example of character, strength and leadership. Prayers to the family.
To a good man who lived a good life. He will be missed by family, friends, and the community.
Our sincere sympathies. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers! Mr. Lancaster was a good customer and friend. The employees of Bowden Electric
I am sorry for the loss of Mr. J.F. Lancaster. I learned a great deal from him about feeding and managing cattle and managing people as well. I enjoyed doing business with him and I still have his handmade headstick gift.
Carolyn,
To my favorite cousin. I was talking to my sister, Christine, last night and she told me about JF passing. I am very sorry to hear that JF is no longer with us. I’ll never forget the time you two stopped by to see us in Clovis, NM riding the bike with you in the sidecar! We couldn’t believe you had been across the US and were in the way home. I know you two went on many trips but that one we were a small part of. Take care and let me know if there’s anything I can do for you or just call if you’d like to talk to someone who’s been through what you’re facing. My number is 817 658-9049