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RALPH LEON LUCAS SR.
Ralph Leon Lucas, Sr., transitioned from this life on November 27, 2022. He is survived by his wife Sylvia M. Lucas, his son, Andre L. Lucas and grandchildren, Andre II and wife Davida; Marquis Leon and Kieaira (KiKi) Lucas, great-grandchildren, Paityn, Parker and Presley. Also, his brothers and sisters, Benny Lucas, Sylvia Williams, Debra Jackson, Leslie Demus, Jr., Sharon Foster, Lawanaha Townsend, Donald Lucas. And a host of relative and friends.
The memorial service will be held at the Knights of Columbus, 3611 Steward Road, Forestville MD 20747, Thursday, December 22, 2022. The viewing will be held from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. The service will be held directly after from
11 a.m. until 12 p.m. The interment will be held at Washington National Cemetery.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ralph Lucas
Mary Goldwag
February 14, 2025
Whenever any of us get together from McKinley's Class of '61, Ralph's name comes up. We miss him still.
Mary Goldwag
December 12, 2023
Ralph still improves my day whenever I think of him. And I think of him often, with his kindness and generosity of spirit.
Toni Robinson
December 23, 2022
Ohhhhhhh, how we will miss our dearest Ralph. Ralph, the one who kept us connected with his phone calls to gather for lunch with an out-of-town classmate & who updated us about our classmates. Rest in peace, Dear Brother.
Toni Robinson
Mary Findlay Goldwag
December 22, 2022
Ralph was a wonderful man, truly a mensch -- so thoughtful and kind, a man of integrity and honor. It was a gift to have known him. He worked hard to keep the links alive among our McKinley classmates, and I know I'm not the only one to thank him. My deep condolences are with Sylvia and the rest of the family.
He had a beautiful memorial service. Clearly, many other people also loved him and will miss him.
Ronald Jones USPS
December 22, 2022
"Death Is The Transition To Eternal Life. No More Sickness Or Pain Brand New" Now In The Presence Our Lord And Savior... Father God's Strength And Comfort To Family And Friends
Sylvia Jones Turrell
December 22, 2022
Ralph will be truly missed. He has been my life-line to the U.S., to D.C., to McKinley through all these years. A marvelously kind and devoted person. He knew all of our classmates, many of their problems, many of their joys. It is hard to imagine things continuing without him. My sincere condolences to Sylvia and to all the family. You have indeed lost a most dear person.
Mike Snipes
December 21, 2022
To Sylvia and the entire Lucas Family--
I personally will miss the phone conversations- with Ralph-and his so open, sharing, giving and inclusive spirit/nature.-
He was very instrumental in the "connectivity" of the McKinley Technical High School Class 1961-- over these soooo many years.
A BEAUTIFUL CARING BROTHER!!!
HE WILL BE MISSED!!!
Mike Snipes
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