John Robert Lucas

John Robert (Bob) Lucas, 86, of Deerfield Subdivision, Surfside Beach, S.C., died on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at his home. Born in Radford, Va., he was a son of the late Laurie and Addie Lucas. Mr. Lucas was a United States Air Force Veteran of World War II. He was retired from C&P Telephone Company. He was a member of Surfside United Methodist Church. Mr. Lucas was also a member of the Myrtlewood Golf Club and Deertrack Golf Club. He was a devoted fan of Virginia Tech. Survivors include his wife, Ann K. Lucas, of Surfside Beach; a brother, Richard Lucas and his wife, Nell, of Roanoke, Va.; six children, John R. Lucas Jr., of Columbia, S.C., Richard C. Lucas and his wife, Lisa, Lee Lucas Woodford and husband, Hugh Wood, all of Palmyra, Va., James Steven Cloyd and wife, Brenda, of Murphy, Texas, Robert A. Cloyd, of Atlanta, Ga., and Suzanne King Seagle and husband, Norman, of Kernersville, N.C.; five grandchildren; and one greatgrandson. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. on Friday, September 25, 2009, at Surfside United Methodist Church, Surfside Beach, S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Surfside United Methodist Church, 800 13th Ave. N. Myrtle Beach, S.C. 29575 or to Regency Hospice, 11943 Grand Haven Dr., Garden City, S.C. 29576. An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel, 843-651-3295, is in charge of the arrangements.