Merrill James "Jim" Lucas

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Merrill Lucas Obituary

Merrill James "Jim" Lucas March 27, 1938 - April 6, 2009 Merrill James "Jim" Lucas, 71, of Milesburg, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at the residence of his sister, Jane M. Reeder, of Bellefonte. He was born March 27, 1938 in Howard to the late Guy B. and Mildred Heverly Lucas. He was a veteran, having served in the United States Army. He was a Salesman for Capparella Furniture for 43 years. He was of the Protestant Faith. He loved to fish and enjoyed bowling, spending time with family and was known for having a big heart. He was a member of the Bellefonte Eagles, Bellefonte Undine Fire Co. #2, Milesburg American Legion Post #893, Bellefonte American Legion Post #33. He is survived by five brothers, Fern W. Lucas, of Bellefonte, Larry Lucas, of Pleasant Gap, Paul "Mick" Shuey, of Milesburg, Timothy L. Lucas, of Milesburg, Steven Lucas, of Mifflinburg; five sisters, Jane M. Reeder, of Bellefonte, Beverly J. Reese, of Bellefonte, Evelyn E. Emel, of Bellefonte, Cynthia K. Spicer, of Centre Hall and Ann Shuey, of Altoona. In addition to parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Reeder, and four brothers, George T. Lucas, Rodney Lucas, Douglas Lucas and Charles Shuey and a step-mother, Dorothy Shuey Lucas. Friends will be received Wednesday, April 8, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. at the Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg. Funeral will be Thursday, April 9, 2009 at 11 a.m. with the Rev. Duane D. Bardo officiating. Burial will follow at the Eagle Cemetery, Boggs Twp., Centre Co., with full military honors accorded. Arrangements are under the direction of Dean K. Wetzler Funeral Home, Milesburg, Pa.

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Published by Centre Daily Times on Apr. 7, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Merrill Lucas

6 Entries

charlotte emel

May 7, 2009

uncle jim,
My memories of you will be always in my heart. I am glad to of know a man that was so full of joy. I will always remember how you would make ever party come to live and I will always remember the many days of fishing. You will always be missed but never forgotten.
love always
Todd and charlotte emel

Gwen Carusone

April 9, 2009

I am sorry for your loss. I was too young to know many of Uncle Guy's children but mom has kept me up to date. Please accept my condolences as well as my mother's(June Lucas Gettig)

BARB PLESSINGER

April 8, 2009

TO MY MOM AND HER FAMILY, OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY. YOU ARE THE BEST SISTER JIM COULD HAVE WISHED FOR. YOU SHOULD TAKE COMFORT IN THE LOVE AND CARE YOU GAVE TO HIM. LOVE BARB&JIM AND FAMILY!

gerryann ross

April 7, 2009

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009

Berta Stover

April 7, 2009

To the Lucas family,

I am so sorry to hear of Jim's passing. It was a kind-spoken man and will be missed by all that knew him.

My deepest condolences.

Mick Askey

April 7, 2009

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together you spent with Jim. May you draw comfort from knowing Jim is at peace now. May you all bow your heads and give thanks to Heavenly Father for such a wonderful giving brother or to some just a friend. Jim always gave more then he ever asked for in return.
GOD BLESS, MICK

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