The world is a little darker today, knowing that we will never again see his smile light up a room. To the man who faced the world with love and humor. And lived every day with compassion and grace..
William "Pop" Lacer passed away peacefully, at home and surrounded by family, on Saturday, September 13, 2014.

He was born September 14, 1923 in Louisville, Kentucky, the son of Esther Irma Ofer and Dr. Sherley Lacer. He moved to Miami Beach in 1936. He attended Miami Beach Senior High School and Embry Riddle School of Aviation. He served in the US Army Air Force during World War II.

After working for Union Oil Company for 37 years, Pop retired in 1981. He and his wife, Marion moved to Boulder, Colorado, where they loved hiking in the mountains. They lived in Colorado for 20 years, before moving to Currie, NC in 2004 to be close to their children.
Pop was predeceased by his wife of 70 years, Marion.

He leaves behind his loving children: Brian Van Tassell, Kathleen Reid (Dan), Barbara Tape (Kurt), William (Sandra), and John (Nancy). He leaves 5 grand children, 4 great grandchildren, several step grandchildren, step great grand children, three great, great grandchildren, extended family, and many wonderful friends in the community.

Special thanks to Polly Keith, the staff at Liberty HomeCare & Hospice Services and the Black River Health Center of Atkinson for the loving care during the last 2 years.

No services are planned at this time.

In lieu of flowers the family asks for contributions to Liberty HomeCare Hospice Services or Pender Humane Society.