Otis M. Lucas

Portsmouth - Otis M. Lucas went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Maryview Medical Center. Born on February 6, 1939 in Portsmouth, Virginia to the late Bishop Joe Percy Lucas, Sr. and the late Novella Copeland Lucas, Otis was the fourth born of seven children. He was predeceased by his father, Bishop Joe Percy Lucas, Sr. and mother Novella Copeland Lucas; three sisters, Margie R. Lucas, Bobby-Jean Lucas and Arlener Lucas Parker; and one brother, Bishop Joe Percy Lucas, Jr. Otis is survived by two brothers, John W. Lucas (Aida) of Florida and James W. Lucas of New Jersey.

Otis married L. Louise Boone and of this union were three children, Jeffrey, Lisa and Theresa. Otis is predeceased by his son, Jeffrey Lee Lucas, Sr. and daughter-in-law, Marita B. Lucas. Otis leaves to cherish his memory; first wife, Senator L. Louise Lucas, daughters, Lisa Louise Lucas-Burke (Herbert) of Portsmouth and Theresa Lynn Lucas Lamb (Stephen) of Chesapeake. Seven grandchildren: T. Nicole Bremby, Quincy Obrian Lucas (Lynette), Demesha LaToya Foster, Natalie Louise Lucas, Ryan Darnell Eichelberger, Jeffrey Lee Lucas, Jr. and Ebony Hardy; six great grandchildren: Kobi Lee Lucas-McDade, Gabrielle Marie Lucas, Tyler Alexander Johnson, Bria A. Hardy, Brittany N. Payne and Ameer M. Baker; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, in-laws and friends.

Otis married Elouise Mateen (Bertie County, N. C.) in 2001, who predeceased him in 2012. They leave to cherish their memory; Elouise's daughter, Glenda V. Barez-Hunter (Raymond) of Georgia, and Elouise's grandchildren (Maurice G. Pope, Jr., Andre T. Hill and Thomas E. Hill, II) and a host of family and friends.

Otis was a 1959 graduate of I. C. Norcom High School and served honorably in the U. S. Army. He worked as a Court Room Bailiff for 18 years prior to beginning several businesses in the city of Portsmouth. Entrepreneurial in spirit, Otis was the inspiration for Lucas Lodge and Lucas Transportation; the family owned businesses operating in the Lucas Professional Center. Devoted to Lucas Lodge, Otis was always one of the first to get to work each day; even while residing in Bertie County, N.C. Otis enjoyed riding his horses and navigating his boat "The Jeffrey Lee" named in memory of the late Jeffrey Lee Lucas, Sr.; but more than anything, he loved spending time with his family. His hobbies included art work, model airplanes, boats, cars, figurines and coin collection. Otis was a former member of Lebanon Lodge #34 Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Virginia.

The family will be accepting friends at the home of Senator L. Louise Lucas, 1 Eleanor Court South, Portsmouth. A memorial wake for Otis M. Lucas will be held at Metropolitan Funeral Home, 5606 Portsmouth Blvd on Friday, June 20, 2014 at 6:00 pm and a memorial home-going service will be held at St Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2714 Frederick Blvd on Saturday, June 21, 2014 at 11:00 am. Condolences may be offered at www.metropolitanfuneralservice.com.

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Published by The Virginian-Pilot on Jun. 19, 2014.

Memories and Condolences
for Otis Lucas

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Christa Black

June 22, 2014

So sorry to hear about this Lucas Family . My Heart go's out to you at this hard Time. I remember a Man always with a big smile on his Face . My God be with you all .

Efrem Bremby

June 20, 2014

Mrs Lucas, Lisa and Theresa there are no words to express our lost. As I think back on Mr Lucas I find a smile replacing the tears. I reminisce on the stories and conversations we had about his time spent in AZ while in the army.
Again, my heart felt condolences go out to the family. Mr Lucas, thanks for EVERYTHING you've done behind the sceens for me.

Suzanne Ayers

June 19, 2014

Otis was a wonderful man. I had the pleasure of working with him at the Portsmouth General District Court. I will never forget during the bad snow storm in 1980 he came and picked me up so court could be opened. So sorry to hear of his passing.

June 19, 2014

Otis was one of the finest men I have ever known. I worked with him for a number of years in the Portsmouth General District Court. During that bad snow storm in 1980 he came and picked me up so that court could open. I am a better person for having known him.

Lynn Hall-Davis

June 19, 2014

Mr. Otis was a wonderful man. He and Senator Lucas and daughters were just like family to us. I will truely miss him. The Lucas family took very good care of my brother before he passed and the Hall family was really sadden to hear of this news. We will certainly keep the family in pray.

Michelle Davis-Green

June 19, 2014

I last saw Otis at Mary Williams home going, who knew that would be bye bye. I still remember those steep steps on Phillips Ave. at his Mom's house. RIP OTIS till we meet again!

Daryl and Regina Hines

June 19, 2014

We would like to extend our condolences to Senator L.. Louis Lucas, Lisa Lucas Burke, and Theresa Lucas Lamb on the loss of their loved one. May God comfort all of you at this difficult time. You are in our prayers.

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