Thurman H. (J.R.) Lancaster, Jr., 75, of Ferdinand

Thurman H. (J.R.) Lancaster, Jr., 75, of Ferdinand, Indiana, formerly of French Lick, Indiana, entered into eternal rest on June 18th, 2021 at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.


He was born in Springfield, Ohio on August 26th, 1945 to Thurman H. Lancaster, Sr. and Myrtle (Brown) Ashcraft.

J.R. was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Jack Lancaster, and one son Bill Lancaster.

He was a graduate of Woodford High School in Versailles, Kentucky, had worked as a truck driver and retired from Towne Air Freight and White's Service.

J.R. was an avid fisherman and loved spending time with his granddaughters.

J.R. is survived by four sons: Lewis Lancaster (Jennifer) of Munford, Alabama, Richie Lancaster (Rachel) of Jasper, Alabama, John McEwen (Ashley) of Ferdinand, Indiana, and Jason Lancaster of Huntingburg, Indiana. He is also survived by one sister, Rosemary Shuck of Versailles, Kentucky, and granddaughters Stella and Madisyn.

Cremation was chosen and a private service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are in the care of Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Service in French Lick, Indiana 47432. Condolences may be made on their Facebook page at Brosmer-Kemple Funeral Home or at their website, www.Brosmer-kemplefuneralhome.com.