Hallie Ruben Lancaster son of the late Leva Russell Lancaster and Ruben Lancaster was born at Lesterville, Missouri, on July 12, 1930. He departed this life at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on October 8, 2012, at the age of 82.
On July 1, 1961 in St. Louis, Hallie was united in marriage to Bonnie Cowan and to this union two children were born, she preceded Hallie in death on December 12, 2001. He was a member of the V.F.W. Hallie enjoyed coon and deer hunting, fishing, farming, riding horses and ATV's, cutting wood and flirting with the ladies.
Hallie was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Raymond Lancaster, two sisters, Allie Parks, Ina Counts and one great-granddaughter, Mariah.
Hallie is survived by one daughter, Sheryl Hackworth and husband Kenny of Boss, MO, one son, Mark Lancaster of Blytheville, AR, six grandchildren, Christian, Hannah, Adam, Amber, Jacob and Sarah, six great-grandchildren, Paola, Jacob, Hailey, Lillie, Allesandra and Alexander, two brothers, Carl Lancaster of St. Louis, MO, and Junior Lancaster of Lesterville, MO. Hallie will be deeply missed by his family and a host of friends who will mourn his passing.
Visitation: Wed. Oct. 10th 5 to 8 PM at McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville
Funeral Services: Thurs. Oct. 11th at 11 AM at McSpadden Funeral Home
Minister: Clay Harper
Burial: West-Fork Sutterfield Cemetery
Pallbearers: Terry Lancaster, Frank Elledge, Paul Elledge, Jacob Lancaster, Royce Flowers and Paul Boyer.
Arrangements: McSpadden Funeral Home, Lesterville, MO
In lieu of flowers: American Cancer Society