Herbert Gwynn Lucas, Sr., 73, died Monday, May 4, 2015, at his residence.
Mr. Lucas was born in Danville, VA, September 1, 1941, to the late Robert and Nellie Lucas.
He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving his country with the United States Army. He was a retired auto mechanic and if he wasn’t working on cars, you could find him fishing or watching Nascar.
Mr. Lucas’ true love was his family. Everything he did, he did for them.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Lucas was preceded in death his son, Doug Simmons; brother, Lindsey Lucas and three sisters, Mildred Massey, Thelma Myers, and Louise Hatcher.
Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Lucas; sons, Herbert Gwynn Lucas, Jr. and wife, Cheryl, Michael Ray Simmons and wife, Joyce, and Daryl Lucas and wife, Teresa; daughter, Deborah Simmons Carwile; brother, Robert Lucas, Jr. and sisters, Elizabeth Fuller, Bessie Salmon, Barbara Massey, and Dorothy Myers. Also surviving are ten grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Pastor Mike Myers will conduct a memorial service to celebrate Mr. Lucas’ life Friday, May 8, 2015 at 3:00 pm at Hockaday Funeral & Cremation Service, who is handling arrangements. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service beginning at 2:00 pm and all other times at the home of Michael Ray and Joyce Simmons, 233 Forest Hill Dr., Littleton, NC 27850.
In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorial contributions be made to Community Home Care & Hospice, 525-A Becker Dr., Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870.
Online condolences may be made to www.hockadayfs.com.