Thomas Bennett Lucks

Mr. Thomas Bennett Lucks, of Southern Warren County, MO., passed away on Monday, April 8, 2019. Tom was born to Alfred Clarence and Capitola Alice (nee: Bennett) Lucks on September 28, 1928 in St. Louis, MO. He had reached the age of 90 years 6 months and 11 days.

Tom served our country in the United States Marine Corp. He was married to Shirley Mae Davis on September 6, 1952, in Pocahontas, AR. They spent 66 wonderful years together and were blessed with 3 children, Mark, Joe and Beverly. Tom was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Warrenton where he served over the years as Sunday School Director and Deacon. He also enjoyed helping coordinate plays and banquets at church. Before moving to Warren County, he was a member of the Ferguson Baptist Church where he enjoyed playing fast pitch softball for many years. Tom was a founding member of the Electric Anglers Bass Fishing club back in the 60's and it's still an active organization today. He was also a volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Tom enjoyed gardening and making Apple Butter. He was also known to have hosted a few Apple Butter making parties in his home. He enjoyed playing cards with his friends, especially Pinochle. Tom also thoroughly enjoyed baking with his grandchildren.

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Capitola; and two brothers, Alfred Lucks Jr., Robert Lucks and wife Jean. He is survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Shirley; three children, Mark Lucks and wife Kim, Joe Lucks and wife Sandy, Beverly Lemon and husband Tom; 7 grandchildren, Tyler Lucks and wife Amy, Kelsey Pitts and husband Boczak, Chad Lucks and wife Denise, Heather Lemon, Mackenzie Lucks, Matthew Handlang and wife Kim, Michelle Hachman and husband Wade; 10 great grandchildren, Mickey, Trey, Rex, Gia, Anika, Boczak, Remington, Grant, Claire, Adam; one brother, Bill Lucks and wife Laura; many other relatives and many friends.

A visitation for Mr. Thomas Bennett Lucks will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Martin Funeral Home in Warrenton, Mo. The funeral service will begin held on Friday, April 19, 2019, 10:00 AM, at Fellowship Baptist Church in Warrenton. A private burial will follow at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery with military honors.

Memorial donations are preferred to the Marine Corp League c/o Martin Funeral Home 510 East Main St. Warrenton, Mo., 63383. Online condolences may be made at www.martinfunereal.net