William D. "Wild Bill" Lucas

William D. "Wild Bill" Lucas

William Lucas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on May 1, 2008.
LUCAS William D. "Wild Bill", 82, widower of Jean Vera Kohler Lucas, 82, died Wed, April 30, 2008 at Central Baptist Hospital. Born in Union County, KY, he was the son of the late J.D. and O.J. Ledbetter Lucas. Mr. Lucas was a retired successful jockey and horse trainer winning over 2000 races including the 1963 Alcibiades Stakes Race at Keeneland. He was a lifetime member of the Jockey Guild. Survivors include a nephew, David Watson; two great nieces; and one great great nephew. Visitation will be 5-9pm Thu at Kerr Brothers Funeral Home, Harrodsburg Road. A graveside service will be 10am Fri at Blue Grass Memorial Gardens.

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Vivian Taylor

May 1, 2008

I feel a deep sense of loss with Bill's passing. My coursin Jean, loved Bill very much and I hope they are together again.

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