Charles Martin Lance Sr., 83

Born on Dec. 23, 1924 in Indianapolis, Ind., he was a retired sales manager with Lance Light Company, member of Bates Hill Cumberland Presbyterian Church, attended Christ Community Church, past master of Warren Lodge F&AM 125, past Patron Order of Eastern Star, Gideon International member, member of both the York Rite and Scottish Rite, and a Shriner. Mr. Lance was preceded in death by his parents, Amos and Opal Scott Lance; wife, Stella Womack Lance; son, Charles Lance Jr.; and daughter-in-law Margarett Coppinger Lance.

Survivors include his daughter Ann Ferrell of Centertown; sons and daughters-in-law, Walter and Phyllis Lance of Centertown, David and Josette Lance of Morrison; sisters, Vita Gulley of McMinnville, Yvonne Gunter of Centertown, Freda and (Hershel) Bouldin of McMinnville, Delma and (Billy) Helton of Centertown; brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Mabelle Lance of McMinnville; grandchildren, Cheryl and (Sean) Kelley, Angela and (Greg) Wilson, Kristi and (Butch) Cantrell, Brian Lance, Tonya and (Terry) McCormick, Jennifer and (Greg) Evans, Michael Lance, Chuck and (Joely) Lance, Amy and (William) Lyle, Melissa and (Jamie) Jordan, and Larry Hopp; many great grandchildren, and several great-great grandchildren. Many nieces, nephews, other family members and friends also survive.

Funeral service is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. today in the McMinnville Funeral Home Chapel. Paul Roberts and Christian Smith will officiate. Interment will follow at Centertown Cemetery. The Lance family will receive friends today from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the parlors of McMinnville Funeral Home. Members of the Masonic Lodge and members of the Order of the Eastern Star are asked to serve as honorary pallbearers. A Masonic service was held Thursday for Mr. Lance at McMinnville Funeral Home.

McMinnville Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.