Richard Ray Lancaster, age 57, of Jamestown, Tennessee, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the University of Tennessee Hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was born March 20, 1969 in Robinson, Illinois. The son of Patty Richards and Larry Stephens.

He was a man of many trades and worked many jobs. He enjoyed fixing things and working with his hands on various projects. He worked at a hog farm and also was a jockey at a horse farm for a short time. He spent several years doing construction work and especially enjoyed doing mechanical work on vehicles. He was always willing to lend a hand to his neighbors and enjoyed helping anyone in need. He remodeled his own home and land and worked alongside his life partner going to campgrounds in various states and doing flea market events. Above all, Richard treasured the time he spent with his family. He also enjoyed nascar races, music and more recently football.

Preceding Richard in death were his parents, brothers Darrell and Kent in infancy, and grandparents.

Survivors include: his life partner of 30 years, Carol Goodwin; children, Chelsey Hanson of Robinson, IL, Courtney Lancaster of Newton, IL, Tyler Lancaster of Oblong, Illinois, Patricia Goodwin of Robinson, Illinois, Jo-Ann Ault of North Adams, Massachusetts and Stacy Lancaster of Clarkrange, TN.; Grandchildren, Libertie, Blake, Addy, Brooklyn, Angelina, Logan, Braxton Jo, Emily, RJ, Sophie, Jasani and Braxton. sister, Candy Johnson of Illinois, Several aunts and uncles and several nieces and nephews, and a very special friend, Michael Abraham aka Michael Boss.

Per Richards wishes, there will be no funeral services and he will be cremated. Donations can be made to his daughters in his memory.

Jennings Funeral Homes of Jamestown is in charge of cremation for Richard Ray Lancaster of Jamestown, Tennessee.