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James Lucas Obituary

James D. Lucas, 79, of Cecilia, died Saturday, May 22, 2021, at his home.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Theresa Lucas; and a brother, Joe Lucas.

He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Bonnie Lucas; a daughter, Crystal (Bruce) Lucas; a son, Travis (Chasity) Lucas; four grandchildren, Kyle (Ashley), Amber (Shelby), T.J. and Jalyn; four great-grandchildren, Conner, Macie, Ollie and Sawyer; four brothers, Ray (Kim) Lucas, Tony Lucas, Freddie (Patty) Lucas and Dane (Penny) Lucas; and three sisters, Brenda (Tom) Skees, Linda Skees and Laura (Cecil) Dennis.

Don often said, "I am truly blessed with a great family."

The funeral is at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 26, at Open Valley United Missionary Baptist Church with Brothers Malcolm and Jeff Doyle officiating. Burial follows in Open Valley Cemetery.

Visitation is from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday and continues at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the church.

Condolences may be expressed at brownfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Enterprise from May 24 to May 26, 2021.

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Brenda Richardson Scott

May 24, 2021

To Bonnie and family. My heart is breaking. I loved Don like a brother. He was always a nice young man. Bonnie, I have so enjoyed our talks, and I look forward to more. I love you sweetie.

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