He is survived by his loving wife of 70 years, Martha Ellen (Ray) Lancaster; his children, James Ray Lancaster of Northeast, Deborah Mae Lancaster of Bethesda and Linda Kay Lancaster of Glen Burnie; grandchildren, Christoher James Pirisino and Michael James Pirisino; a great granddaughter, Milena Capri Pirisino; and a number of nieces and nephews. James was the last surviving member of his immediate family.