David B. Lancey

David B. Lancey, age 46 of Saint Louis, MO, died Friday, August 23, 2013, at his residence in Saint Louis, MO. He was born on Thursday, March 30, 1967, in East Saint Louis, IL, the son of Terry M. and Virginia L. (nee Chappell) Lancey. Mr. Lancey was born at East Saint Louis, IL; moved to Highland, IL, at age 1; and was a 1985 graduate of Highland High School. While in high school he participated in all the schools plays. He also performed at Diamond Mineral Springs and Southern Illinois-Edwardsville theaters. After high school, David toured & performed, as a singer and dancer, at military bases throughout the world for the Department of Defense. He had worked at Tri-Ford in Highland; manager of Lakeside Cafe at the St. Louis Zoo; worked as a Bartender and waiter at several St. Louis restaurants; and, managed food service at the Savis Center. He was a big fan of the "Oscars" and collected all the winners' CDs; he also enjoyed watching show-tunes movies. David was a cat lover, especially his latest cat, Oscar. Survivors include: Parents - Terry M. and Virginia L. (nee Chappell) Lancey, Highland, IL Brother - Stephen M. Lancey, Breese, IL Brother - Kelly Q Lancey, Highland, IL Sister - Suzie Kay Lancey, Highland, IL Special Friend of 19 years - Robert J. "Bob" Maurer, Saint Louis, MO Nephew - Quinn A. (Rachel) Frey, US Navy, San Diego, CA Nephew - Kevin M. (Sarah) Hennessy, Saint Louis, MO Niece - Katie A. Lancey, Saint Louis, MO Niece - Libby M. (fiance-Jon Quinones) Lancey, Saint Louis, MO Niece - Amanda R. Lancey, Chicago, IL Nephew - Jonathan M. Lancey, Breese, IL Niece - Kelly Ann M. Lancey, Denver, CO Great Niece - Ava M. Weidner, Saint Louis, MO Great Nephew - Jon "Jack" A. Quinones, Saint Louis, MO. He was preceded in death by Brother - Edward Scott Lancey (died 07/21/2012 @ age 49). Service Information Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Tuesday, August 27, 2013, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, and from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL, with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, Evangelical United Church of Christ, Highland, IL officiating. Private interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL, September 3, 2013. Memorial contributions may be made to Stray Rescue-St. Louis or H.I.S. K.I.D.S..

David B. Lancey

March 30, 1967 - August 23, 2013