Funeral arrangements announced for Newberry High School student killed in hunting accident

NEWBERRY, Fla. (WCJB) - The Newberry community continues to support a family who lost their son after a hunting accident.

Christian Life Fellowship (CFL) Church announced services for Malachi Lancaster will be held next weekend.

• Viewing: Friday, Dec. 20, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at CFL Church (19817 W. Newberry Rd., Newberry)
• Funeral: Saturday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m. at Destiny Community Church (20820 W. Newberry Rd., Newberry)

Church officials say the Lancaster family is requesting everyone attending the service wear all black.

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The Newberry Lions Club is hosting a pancake breakfast on Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lions Club building.

Officials from the Newberry Lions Club said all the proceeds will go to the family of Newberry High School senior Malachi Lancaster, who died last Sunday in a hunting accident.

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“They are well loved and I hope they can find closure and they can move forward. You never forget something like this, that’s for sure, but we definitely want to give the community a chance to express themselves,” said Ken Mcintosh, President of the Newberry Lions Club.

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