Howard Earl Lancaster

Howard "Earl" Lancaster, age 66, of Louisville, went to be with his Lord Friday, December 5, 2008 at home. Born Oct. 9, 1942 in Rockwood, TN. Preceded in death by: Father: Howard Miller Lancaster, Jr. Survived by: Mother: Opal Newman Lancaster, Louisville, TN, Wife of 32 years: Lillian Trentham Lancaster, Louisville, TN, Daughters: Janet Claudette and Martin Ray, Richmond, VA and Lara Liana Lancaster, Louisville, TN. Earl was a member of Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Maryville, TN. He played trumpet in the church orchestra and a member of the Adult Handbell Choir. Also played trumpet with Knoxville Community Recreational Band. He was owner of Lancaster and Company, a tax preparation and accounting service. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life service will be held at Madison Avenue Baptist Church, Wed. Dec. 10, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. with Dr. Glenn Cummings officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. In Lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Madison Avenue Baptist Church Building Fund, 1918 Madison Ave, Maryville, TN 37804 or Samaritan's Purse (Operation Christmas Child), P.O. Box 3000, Boone, NC, 28607-3000. Smith Funeral & Cremation Service, Maryville, 983-1000. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Howard Earl Lancaster please visit our Sympathy Store.