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LUCAS, Rufus 83, of Huber Heights passed away Monday, March 17, 2008 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1925 in Centerville Ohio. Rufus was a graduate of Centerville High School and retired from General Motors after 44 years of service. He is survived by his sons Richard A. and Michael J. Lucas; daughter- in-law Sharon Lucas; grandchildren Geoffery Lucas and Katie Lucas; and many other family and friends. Family will receive friends from 5:00-7:00PM Friday, March 21, 2008 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. To send a special message to the family please visit www.NewcomerFamily.com.

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Mar. 20, 2008.

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Donald Lucas

April 5, 2008

I send my congolences at this time of your loss of a loved one. Rufus will now rest with the Lord.

I am a distant 4th cousin of Rufus. I am researching and compiling the Lucas family history. I am presently researching the Ohio branch of the family. Descendants of John B. Lucas who migrated to Ohio from Pennsylvania.

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