News Death Notice

LUCAS, Ralph T. "Flip" 86, of Springfield, died February 7, 2015 in Villa Springfield. He was born December 11, 1928 in Springfield, OH to Roy T. and Rose M. (Schwartz) Lucas. Flip retired in 1989 from SPECO Kelsey-Hayes after 36 years of service. He was an avid baseball player, having played several years in the San Francisco Giants organization. Later he coached numerous youth baseball teams, was active in local softball, and served as a coach and umpire/assigner in Clark County for many years. Flip was also inducted into both the Clark County Baseball Hall of Fame and the Clark County Bowling Hall of Fame. He coached for many years and won two State Bowling Championships in 2009 and 2010 for Kenton Ridge High School. Flip will be forever remembered for his vivacious personality, infectious smile and genuine selflessness that touched the lives of many. Survivors include two children, Cathy Pounds and Mark T. (Jody) Lucas of Springfield; two grandchildren, Lacee (Curtis) Freeze and Luke Pounds. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janice L. and a daughter, Pam Lucas. Friends may call in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday in the funeral home with Pastor Jeff Mullinix officiating. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery. Memorial donations in Flip's name may be made to the Clark County Baseball Hall of Fame Organization, c/o Mark Miller, 2845 Willow Road, Springfield, OH 45502.

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Published by Springfield News-Sun on Feb. 9, 2015.

Memories and Condolences
for Ralph LUCAS

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43 Entries

February 18, 2015

Mark and Cathy..I worked with your Mom at Collins Candy Store..She talked often about your family, she was so,proud of all of you. I was working at Sears..which she mentioned to Flip, so he came and asked me to help him find clothes for your Mom. He did this for quite a few years soI got to known him fairly well so I can honestly say he was one super guy. I knew Pam but am sorry I never met either of you. Truly sorry for your loss. Anita Smith

February 12, 2015

mark, your dad was always great to work around, he was always good for a laugh so sorry . dick may

Arnold Dewey

February 11, 2015

He will be missed by many. Class is all I have to say. My sincere condolences too the family. Mark you are especially in my thoughts & prayers.

mark lucas

February 11, 2015

To all of those who have taken the time to leave such thoughtful and heartfelt comments, thank you so much! Know that all of you, in your own special and unique ways, played a significant role in making his life so fulfilling. I know if he were still with us, he would say that he was the lucky one. I hope all of you, when thinking of him, can't help but put a big smile on your face. I know you did for him! Thanks again, Mark Lucas

MIke Dellapina

February 11, 2015

My sincere condolences on the passing of a great man. His dedication and contributions to youth and sports left quite a legacy. Flip will be sadly missed.

February 11, 2015

to the lucas family,
I remember your dad playing softball with my dad (bill Stevenson) those were fun days. sorry for your loss.
Jon Stevenson Columbus oh

February 11, 2015

One of the nice guys that make Springfield a good place to live, He will be missed

Andrea Smith

February 11, 2015

Cathy, Mark, Lacee and Luke: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your father and grandfather. He did so much for the community and was truly an inspiration to those he coached and those he touched in some way. God Bless.

Andrea Smith

Meagan Smith

February 10, 2015

You have my deepest sympathy. Flip was my bowling coach from 2008 to 2011 and he was so kind and such a gentleman. He will be deeply missed.
-Meagan Smith and the Smith Family

RON & BILLIE WHITE

February 10, 2015

CATHY AND MARK: I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER THOSE YRS. OF PLAYING SOFTBALL FOR YOUR DAD [PABST I.H.C.] "HE WAS ONE OF A KIND--HE WAS A GOOD MAN". I NEVER HEARD HIM SAY ANYTHING BAD ABOUT ANYONE. HE IS WITH JANICE,PAM AND GOD NOW--LIKE HE SAID "ROUNDING THIRD AND GOING HOME" GOD BLESS YOU FILP AND THE LUCAS FAMILY

RON & BILLIE WHITE

February 10, 2015

CATHY & MARK : HAVING PLAYED SOFTBALL FOR YOUR DAD FLIP [PASBT-I.H.C.] WAS SOMETHING I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER,HE WAS ONE OF A KIND. " A GRAT HUMAN BEING ". HE IS WITH YOUR MON AND PAM AND GOD. LIKE HE SAID "ROUNDING THIRD AND GOING HOME" GOD BLESS YOU

-FLIPPER AND THE LUCAS FAMILY

February 10, 2015

Will miss seeing your friendly face and chats around the ball diamonds, may you rest in peace my friend.
L.Kelly

Larry Ashbaugh

February 10, 2015

So sorry for your loss.... He was a kind and gentle man that had a huge heart... I will miss our conversations that we had every time I saw him at the ball park.. One of a kind.

bobbie stoll

February 10, 2015

you are going to be sadley missed

James Milligan

February 10, 2015

Please know that you all have my deepest sympathy Mr Lucas was a great Mentor not only has a coach on the field of play but off the field as well. I'm sure he is up in that great baseball field in the sky or maybe even that great bowling alley bowling that perfect game
RIP Mr Lucas

Bob DeLong

February 10, 2015

Sorry for all of our loss but what a great life to celebrate. One wonderful person to know!!

Esther Hopper Klips

February 10, 2015

May the Lord comfort you in this time of sorrow. I umpired, played softball and enjoyed the contact I had with Flip. What a good and fair man.

February 10, 2015

Mark and Kathy, I'm so sorry to hear about Flip's passing. He was one of the nicest individuals I have ever known and was always a champion for the young men and women of the area! He will be greatly missed by so many! DeeDee Schneider

February 10, 2015

Mark and cathy. sorry to here about flipper. He was a legend in baseball and bowling. We will miss him. Rod and Carol Husted. Naples fl

Gary & Claudia Stanley

February 10, 2015

Mark, Sorry to hear about your Dad. Had a lot of fun as an up the street neighbor at work, bowling and when he was an Umpire. Lots of great memories. Much sympathy to you and your family from Claudia and I.

February 9, 2015

Mark and kathy. Sorry to here about flipper he was a legend. Both in baseball and bowling. We will miss him. Rod and carol husted. Naples flp

February 9, 2015

So sorry for your loss

Jerry and Barb Yowler

Dewey Arnold

February 9, 2015

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

tom wunderly

February 9, 2015

Mark, So sorry to hear of Flips passing. He was a good man. I know he will be missed. Please accept my sympathy.

Vicki valentine-hermanoswki

February 9, 2015

Sorry for your loss and prayers for you and family

Ron and Rosalie Whaley

February 9, 2015

Our hearts and prayers are with you and your family. Flip was one of a kind and held a very special place in our hearts. God broke the mold when he made him.

Jeremy Sellers

February 9, 2015

He always gave me plenty of work when I umpired. When he no longer assigned high school games, I quit officiating. Always liked seeing him at the ballpark. Summer leagues will never be the same!

Linda Bolen

February 9, 2015

I know Flip from Northridge Bowling Ally. Every time I seen Flip he put a smile on my face. He would always give me a hug. He was like the grandpa I never had. He would bring donuts to the bowling ally and he would make sure I got the one I wanted he would put it up so no one would get it. I never seen Flip with out an smile on his face. I am so sorry I never got to Villa to see him but my life was so busy. I know he will be missed by everyone. I know his family will miss him the most. May God Bless You .

Tom Chiles

February 9, 2015

So sorry to hear of Flips passing he was an awesome guy. I worked with him an bowled with him. We are in Florida, we will not b at the showing but you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Jerri Dyke

February 9, 2015

Cathy, Mark, Luke and Lacee,
A few weeks ago I got to have a nice talk with your Dad at Villa. He knew who I was instantly. His same spirit of kindness and dignity were ever present. Flip and Dad (and Mike Mason) played ball together when they were young and nothing hurt.
I truly feel honored to have known Flip Lucas for all these years. We have lost a wonderful, caring man.

February 9, 2015

Flip was a very dear friend of my at Northridge bowling alley. He was like a grandpa to me that I never had growing up. He would always brighten my day when I seen him. He would always call me Lyn even though my real name was Linda. He would bring donuts to the bowling ally all the time and he would make sure that I got the one I liked he would put it back so no one would get it. He was so kind and caring. I am so sorry I never got to Villa to see him but I was so busy. I fell so bad. I know Flip will be so missed. Flip always had a smile on his face and he made everyone he came in contact with smile to . MY Prays go out to the family that I know will miss him more then anyone. God Bless You all. Linda Bolen

Scott Kuhnen

February 9, 2015

Named by Ohio USSSA softball in 2006 as one of the first "Legends of the Game," Flip Lucas was a true gentleman and true servant of the game. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. What a class act!

dick moffitt

February 9, 2015

having played softball as IHC pabst for your farther for a few years was great playing for him as a manager was greatl\full to be a part of the team of champions thanks

Jack Hillard

February 9, 2015

I am so sorry to hear of Flip's passing. He was truly a great guy! I always enjoyed bowling with and against him, even though he would usually bowl better than I would. Thankful for great memories!

Keith Streitenberger

February 9, 2015

A man of great patience and dignity.

February 9, 2015

Dear Mark.Im so sorry to learn of Mr Lucas passing.He was a very sweet and dear person who could always bring a smile to me each time we met.He will always be remembered by everyone he made contact with.May God be with you.Truly Yours,Monte Browning.

Mike Mason

February 9, 2015

Flip was a great friend to our family.We hoped our family would be as close and loving as his was. He was a great man and a great friend for many years. Love, The Mason Family

February 9, 2015

It is with our deepest sorrow, we express our heart-felt sympathy to Mark and the entire Lucas family as we remember our fellow umpire and unforgettable friend - "Flip."

Jeff Hobby

February 9, 2015

Flip was a great person who cared tremendously about the well being of our youth. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family...my Flip rest in peace.

Steve Malone

February 9, 2015

Cathy & Mark -- I'm sorry to hear of the passing of your Dad; a beloved figure in Springfield and around the baseball community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Dick Fuller

February 9, 2015

Mark and Cathy,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. He was a true gentleman and left his mark on lots of people! His influence will live on with lot's of us.

February 9, 2015

Great role model and a true teacher of good sportsmanship. Great man, great person. RIP

Sorry for your loss
Denny Williams from Jasper, Georgia

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