Charlie Lucas

Hear my cry, O God, listen to my prayer; from the end of the earth, I call to you when my heart is faint. Lead me to the rock that is higher than I. Psalm 61:1-2
Late Thursday evening on October 21, 2021, God spoke to our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great grandfather, Charlie Lucas, in a voice that only he could hear saying, "well done, thy good and faithful servant, you have fought a good fight; it is now time to rest from your labors."Charlie was born October 25, 1925 in Union Springs, Alabama to the late William Lucas and Ella Scott He was one of six children, having one brother and four sisters. Charlie received what his parents called a "fingernail of learnin'" from Union Springs Parish School System where he attended school earning his high school education.
Charlie grew up in a loving family environment where was taught the love of God and he accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age; and, was baptized at Faith Baptist Church in Union Springs, Alabama. During his military career, Charlie fellowshipped at different churches and chapels. After relocating to New Orleans, Louisiana, Charlie fellowship with his wife at St. John Baptist Church #5 -in New Orleans, Louisiana- until Hurricane Katrina uprooted the church location and his health would not allow for him to attend Sunday Worship Service. Through it all,Charlie still remained steadfast unmovable in his faith to God. Charlie enlisted in the United States Army at the age of sixteen and was a veteran of the United States War II. He served valiantly in the Army, achieving numerous awards, until receiving an honorable discharge.Charlie, upon moving to New Orleans, Louisiana, sought out his first job by applying on a Saturday at the Domino Sugar Refinery (currently the Chalmette Refinery) where he was hired the same day. Charlie worked his way up in the company as a machine attendant.
Charlie was employed with Domino Sugar Refinery for over forty years. After all the years of dedicated service, Charlie retired at the age of sixty-five.Charlie was united in holy matrimony to the late Margaret Lucas on February 5, 1955. They were the parents of Catherline Hammette, Charlene Ratcliff, Charles Branch, DebraLeblanc, Connie Dixon, and Young Cody. Charlie was a fun-loving person with a carefree spirit. He was easy to be around and had a great sense of humor. He particularly enjoyed sitting outside on his front porch or in his chair sharing with others about the love of his family, life, and most of all God. He loved to cook soul food country dinners in his kitchen.
Charlie was truly generous with his time, love, and resources. He was authentic and genuine. He was an unselfish person who would give his last. He had faith that all his needs would be met, and was indeed blessed to enjoy the abundant life that God promised.
Loved ones who preceded Charlie in death were his parents; his wife of sixty-one years, the late Margaret Lucas; son, Charles Branch;daughter, Debra Leblanc; four sisters-in- laws; two brothers -in-law; two sons in-law; one great-grandson; and his five siblings.Charlie leaves to honor his memory his daughters: Connie and son-in-law Allen Dixon (Cedar Hills, Texas), Charlene and son-in-law Billy Ratcliff (New Orleans, Louisiana), Catherline and son-in-law the late Robert Hammette (Dallas, Texas); son, Young Cody (New London, Connecticut); daughter-in-law Charlene Branch (New Orleans, Louisiana); seventeen grandchildren; forty-five great grandchildren; seventeen great-great grandchildren; and host of devoted nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
The final chapter in the book of Charlie Lucas' life is completed. He made his final voyage through life's troubled waters to the peaceful shores of eternity. For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's. Romans 14:8
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