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Leo Lucas Obituary
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LUCAS, Mr. Leo A. Age 95 of Dayton departed this life Wednesday, May 14, 2008. He was a native of Colesburg, Georgia, reared in Miami, FL and had resided in Dayton 62 years. A member and Trustee of the Bethel Baptist Church. A graduate of Florida A&M, 1937, and Miami University-Miami, OH, 1951. Mr. Lucas was a C.P.A and the proprietor of L.A. Lucas & Co. and a life member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister. Survivors include his wife, Alyce D. Lucas; daughter, Dr. Lea Ann Lucas; niece, Helen L. Harris. A host of other family and close friends. Visitation Sunday 4-8 P.M. at Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends and Masonic & Fraternal Memorial services will begin at 6 P.M. Funeral services will be 12:00 Noon, Monday, May 19, 2008 at Bethel Baptist Church, 401 S. Paul Laurence Dunbar St. Rev. Dr. Charles S. Brown, officiating. Entombment Woodland Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.-Theta Lambda Chapter-Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 468, Dayton, OH 45417-0468. Services Respectfully Rendered by H.H. Roberts.
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Memories and Condolences
for Leo Lucas
Chris Sprague
June 9, 2008
Alyce & Lee Ann - just wanted you to know you're in the thoughts and prayers of our family. We should all be so lucky to have a legacy like Leo does, leaving behind a wife and daughter who I know he could not have been more proud of.
Johnnie Spraggins
June 3, 2008
Lea Ann,
My thoughts are with you and your family. Be well.
Johnnie Spraggins
Revillia & Family
May 29, 2008
Dr. Lee. Ann Lucas & Family
Our sympathies go out to you at this point in time. May The God Lord whom you have learned to trust keep you in perfect peace.
Bosede O. A. Laoye
May 27, 2008
Dr. Lucas, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. My condolences go out to you and your Mom. Wow, 95 years. What a full life!
Donna Southwood-Smith
May 26, 2008
Lea Ann and family,
I send my condolences for your loss, and celebrate with you his life.
Leigh W. Jerome
May 23, 2008
May your hearts be comforted by the many family and friends who are with you in prayers and condolence and remembering and wishing you peace. With warmest affection and aloha ~ Leigh
Gary Price
May 23, 2008
Mrs. Lucas and Lee Ann,
Peace & Blessings be upon your family. Thank you for allowing me to meet and entertain your Husband and Dad!!! If you need anything , CALL! (or e-mail!)
Joyce F. Marks-Glover
May 21, 2008
Praise the Lord for allowing such a great man as this to be in Dayton and inspire so many! My prayers go out to the family and knowning that others cared and share in your lost !
Alberta M. Taylor
May 21, 2008
To the family;
Memories are sweet and are never forgotten. Please know that I am praying for you and my sympathy is with you today.
James Stokes
May 18, 2008
I was never in any of Mr. Lucas' classes but I remember him from the REAL Dunbar High School. I also remember him from J. B. Blaton on Fifth Street next to the Classic Theater. My sister worked for him at J. B. Blaton and took many business classes that he taught.
He was a great asset to Dunbar and the city of Dayton. He will be fondly remembered forever.
May God, as you unserstand God, continue to cradle you in his loving arms as you experience this sad time. May your loving memories of Mr. Lucas be in your hearts until and beyond the end of time. With deepest sympathy.
Robert E. Stokes, Class of 1951, Rosanna Stokes, Class of 1953 and
James H. Stokes, Class of 1956.
Tim Lewis
May 17, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Anthony Gibson
May 17, 2008
Mr. Lucas was the spark that lighted my passion for accounting. He... his life, his legacy will always be an inspiration to me. As I sometimes struggle to keep my life in order I draw upon my memories of him to help me through hard times. My only regret is that I never told him how I feel. For that I am truly sorry.
My wife and my children have never met Mr. Lucas, but they know because of him I have been able to accomplish many great things.
Although he is not here in body, he is here in spirit; and that... I think... will live on forever!
We will cherish the memories forever.
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
William L. Brown, Jr.
May 17, 2008
Mrs. Lucas & Lea Ann, Karen & Kendall informed me of Mr. Lucas's passing. It saddened me to receive the news. During my youth, he was one of many strong accomplished men in the neighborhood who, along with my dad, served as a role model. My grandparents use to tell me to always do my best because you never knew who may be watching. As a young man, I watched Mr. Lucas & because of him & many others I've grown into the person I am. I'm grateful to have know him. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ernesteen Jones
May 17, 2008
To the Family of a Wonderful Man, God Cares!
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted ...
Matthew 5:4.
Alyce & Lea Ann, may God who cares for all of us be very close to you. In his love, may you now find strenght and comfort.
Teresa Sparks
May 17, 2008
Mrs. Lucas it was a pleasure caring for your husband in his last hours here at the IPU. I hope we were able to bring some peace to you and Lea Ann. I will be bringing your names up in my prayers through the next weeks.
Ernesteen (Teena) Jones
May 17, 2008
To the Family of a Really Nice Man!
I'm thinking of you with Sympathy. May it bring you comfort to know that many caring thoughts are with you in your sadness. May God, who cares for us all be very close to this family. In his love, may you find strength and comfort.
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted
(Matthew 5:4)
Knisha Hurt
May 16, 2008
It was such a pleasure to meet Mr. & Mrs. Lucas here at Bellbrook he was such a sweet man, I looked forward to saying hi to him in the mornings as he would wave his hand and grin while snapping his fingers to the music. I know the Lord will enjoy him snapping his fingers to the wonderful music in heaven. Mrs. Lucas you and your family are definitly in my prayers, remember what you told me stay strong and keep the faith!!
With deepest sympathy,
Knisha / Bellbrook Rehab
Donald Blanton Family
May 16, 2008
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
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