DeMichael RaShaun Lancaster Sr.

Thessalonians 4:13-17 "Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. According to the Lord's word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever."

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved DeMichael Lancaster who departed this earthly life on November 2, 2024, at the tender age of thirty-five. DeMichael RaShaun Lancaster Sr. was born on June 7, 1989, at Riverside Hospital as the oldest of three to Pansy Lancaster Foster of Newport News, VA, and the third oldest of eight to Patrick Christian of Newport News, VA.

He attended Havlock High School in Havlock, North Carolina later meeting his ex-wife Shutara Carter. Through this union, DeMichael and Shutara were blessed with two daughters, Anyah and Aleah Lancaster of Havelock, North Carolina. Through the union of DeMichael and Jamila McDaniels of New Born, North Carolina, they were blessed with a son DeMichael Lancaster, Jr. In addition to being a loving partner, devoted father, and uncle DeMichael fulfilled a career at Haynes Furniture Distribution and Three Ladies Cleaning Company. He was known for his phenomenal work ethic and willingness to help and serve others. De Michael enjoyed music, drawing, playing video games, also a good home-cooked meal, watching sports, and spending time with his family.

Though quiet in nature, De Michael's presence spoke volumes to those who encountered him. He brought immeasurable joy and light into many lives with his kind heart, comforting hugs, acts of love, radiant smile, beautiful hair, and witty jokes. Though his time with us was brief, the depth of love and happiness he shared will forever remain in our hearts.

Left to cherish his memory are his mother Pansy Lancaster Foster; father, Patrick Christian (Joanne); siblings, Latasha Christian-Goode (Gregory), Latoya Christian, Latesha Jones (Jahmani), Rickeshia Lancaster, Dezjanae Lancaster-Bailey, Aniyah Williams, Kamari Bright, Tionna Bright and Arieyona Bright; grandmother "Peachie" Holland (Rayner); God-parents, Patricia (Anthony) Preyer; and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and close friends. 

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Thursday, November 14, 2024, at First Baptist Church Denbigh.Interment to follow in Williamsburg Memorial Park. Mr. Lancaster may be viewed beginning at 10:00 a.m. until the hour of his service in the church. 

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