He was a retired textile mill worker, logger and a member of Sixteen Section Missionary Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Warren and Leona Pickett Lucas and was preceded in death by one brother, C. B. Lucas. He married Odenia Simpson Lucas July 25, 1959 and to this union, seven children were born. He later met and married Artie Arnold and they remained together until his death, July 30, 2012.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Artie McCoy Lucas of Monticello; three sons, Gary (Margaret) Lucas, Stanley (Shelia) Lucas and Samson Arnold, all of Monticello; seven daughters, Dianne (Alonzo) Allen, Erma (Roger) Riley, Teresa Lucas, Linda Faye Lucas, Melanie Tolefree, all of Monticello, Cynthia Williams of Crossett, Shirley Kaye Lucas of Little Rock and Shirley (James) Harris of Warner Robins, GA; three brothers, Erksin Lucas and James Lucas, both of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and J. B. Lucas of Little Rock; four sisters, Ruby Neal, Erma Miller, Earline (Earnest) Bridges, all of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Verda (Melvin) Fields of Pine Bluff; twenty grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Condolences(21)
Shante' Daniels Washington
Monticello, AR Saturday, August 4, 2012 The Daniels family and I are so sorry for your lost. May God keep you all in the parm of his hands and we well keep you all in our prayers.Marcia Bell
Arlington, TX Saturday, August 4, 2012 Mr. Buddy was a nice person and he loved his family and children dearly, I hope you find comfort and strength as you go through this difficult journey. David & Marcia BellReola Moore & Family
Pine Bluff, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 God, comfort and strengthen the Lucas family in Jesus name AmenLove you, Reola Moore (co-worker with Linda Lucas).
Felita Dunbar
Little Rock, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 With sincere sympathy for LC Lucas and family may God comfort you at the time and times to come.From The Dunbar Family
Lovie Dunbar, Sandra Dunbar, Felita Dunbar, Vincent Dunbar and Sylvester Dunbar
Janice McDaniel
Little Rock, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 To the Lucas FamilyMay God Bless and Keep you all.
For Comfort during this time of Sorrow
Romans 8:26-28
"Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses."
McDaniel Family of Little Rock, AR
Martha Ann Barrett
McGehee, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 My thoughts and prayers are with the Lucas family. May God's comfort give you peace during this difficult time.Mary Burgess
Monticello, AR Friday, August 3, 2012 Erma sorry for the loss of your Dad. Praying for youReginald Johnson
Little Rock, AR Thursday, August 2, 2012 Would like to offer my condolences and continued prayer in your family's time of sorrow. May god bless you all.Herb Burl
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Sorry for you loss. My prayers are with you and your family.Montrel & Crystal Simmons
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, August 1, 2012 Sorry for you loss. Our prayers are with your family.Michael Allen
Little Rock, AR Wednesday, August 1, 2012 The Lucas family will be in my thoughts and prayers. You have my condolences.sabrina welch
dermott, AR Wednesday, August 1, 2012 My condolences to the Lucas family. May your loved one Rest In Peace. My prayers are with you in your time of greif....GOD BLESSMarion Yvette Binns
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 31, 2012 To my Lucas FamilyMy heart is sadden for the lost of Your love one.
I will miss my friend- Buddy. RIL
Cynthia, I will never forget our trips to Coleman to see Buddy
(dadee) he will always say "you GIrls will be together for every"
Don't Go out there and get in any trouble . Because you all know better. Here Take this package this is for both of you all. I feel like that Girl one of mines.(in the Buddy Lucas Voice) So Buddy I will miss you . But my old friend Cynthia is your Shadow. We will mourn together. love my LUCAS family. Mrs. Lucas, Diane, Erma, Gary, Stanley, Cynthia and Teresea. Gone but not Forgotten. Love Yvette
Bishop Sam Wherry
Monticello, AR Tuesday, July 31, 2012 During this time of bereavement, I offer to the family my deepest sympathy and condolence. The death of LC Lucas from this mortal state of life into eternal life is not a blind alley that leads him into a state of nothingness, but an open door that leads him to eternal life with Jesus Christ, that is if he loved God and the same applies to each and everyone of us.Barbara Benton
Warren, AR Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Linda and LaCresha, I just want you to know that I am very sorry for your loss. May God keep you in His care during your time of grief.Cheryl Maxwell
Ft Smith, AR Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Cynthia (Luke) and Family,I am praying for your family at this time of your loss. I did not know your father, but he must have been a wonderful man to have raised a daughter like you! You are in my thoughts and prayers
Tracy and Preston Eaves
Wylie, TX Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Luke,I am sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Know that Preston and I are praying for you and your family. We love you!
Tim B
Sherwood, AR Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Gary, my family will keep you in our prayers. Love you brother.Jamie Jones
Little Rock, AR Tuesday, July 31, 2012 Gary and Family: My thoughts and prayers are with you and I grieve for and with you and your family at this time. There is a song that gives me pause and comfort in times like this. "I just stopped by on my way home; I'm just passing through, I can't stay here for very long. For I must go meet my Jesus, all around God's throne; I just stopped by on my way home." And truly we are all just 'stopping by' on our way home. May you all feel the comforting hand of God as He calls your father Home. JamieChicot Memorial Work Family
Lake Village, AR Monday, July 30, 2012 Dear Cynthia, Our deepest regrets for father. Our love and prayers are with during this difficult time.Babette Dobson
Anadarko, OK Monday, July 30, 2012 I am truly sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.