charlie lancaster celebrated a milestone birthday recently in prince george's county. now, his name may not be miliar to all, but his legacy could be. news 4's amee cho dropped in on the celebration. >> reporter: if you er accuse charlie lancaster of not remembering something -- e' yes, i do, too. >> reporter: h be quick to set you straight. >> i don'tge f this. i don't like the color you dye your hair. >> reporter: his spunky spirit carried him far. he became one of the first black men to own a sunoco gas station. he helped found maryland's first all-black volunteer fire department. but charlie never let that stop him. he pumped his own mey into the firehouse, wanted to make sure their equipment was just as good as anyone else's. >> they tried to help everydy along the way. >> we were always taught to treat people based on their character. nothing else mtered. ♪ ♪ >> reporter: and as family and friends celebrate a century with charlie today, they know they can always count on him to have a quick comeback no matter who you are. >> just as sassy. >> he'sat a g guy. so b

charlie lancaster celebrated his 100th bthday this weekend. >> he even has a cool name. >> richard lancasterer through his extraordinary life. one thing as strong as his achievements is his personality. >> reporter: if you ever accuse charlie lancaster n of remembering something, he'll be coick to set you straight. >> i don't like thr you dyed your hair. >> reporter: charlie spirit has served him well over the years.e helped found maryland's first all black fire department. but charlie never let that stop him, he pumped his own money into the firehouse, wanted make sur that their equipment was just as good as anyone else's. >>ed to help everybody along the way. t>> we were always taught treat people based on their character. nothing else mattered. >> reporter: and as family and friendselebrate a century with charlie, they t knowhey can a ays count on him to have quick come back, no matter who you are. >> you're looking sassy. >> he's a great gu i'm proud of him and so bleed to have him here for 100 years. >> in capital heights, amy charles, news4. i love that guy, i want him to come and hang