Alan C. Lancaster

Alan C. Lancaster, 69, of Gadsden died on Monday, February 16. Although Alan had experienced chronic serious health conditions for years, his death was unexpected. A memorial Requiem Eucharist will be held at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 156 South Ninth Street, Gadsden, at 12 Noon on Saturday, Feb. 28th, 2026, with the Rev. John Bagby officiating.

Alan was preceded in death by his parents J.T. and Iva Lancaster, his brother Dewey Ralph Lancaster, and his nephew Michael Lancaster.

He is survived by his partner of twenty years, Robert Layne Nichols; by his brother and sister-in-law Lanny and Karen Lancaster, Gadsden; niece Katie Lancaster (Josh) Houser, Helena, AL; nephew Leslie (Donna) Lancaster, Huntsville; nephew Ryan Lancaster, Albertville; and several grand nephews and nieces.

Alan retired from the state of Georgia where he worked as an auditor, and later from his retirement job as financial secretary of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, where he remained a faithful member until his death. He was known for his accounting skills, his humor, and his integrity, and he developed many close friendships during his career.

The family will receive friends at a reception immediately following the memorial service, and they request no flowers. Memorials may be made to the Church of the Holy Comforter.