Lucas, Roy L.

  • Tuesday, October 17, 2017
Roy Lucas
Roy Lucas

Roy L. Lucas, 98, of East Ridge, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at 3:42 a.m. at home, with his family.

Roy was a longtime resident of East Ridge and was a retired sales manufacturer representative for Bunch & Kelly Co. after a long-standing career.

Roy was the son of the late Solomon and Tildie Lucas.  He was preceded in death on April 30, 2016 by the love of his life, Tommye Sue Martin Lucas after sharing 69 years together.

Roy is survived by his daughters, Debby (Jerry) Weaver, Chattanooga  and Renee Lucas, Ft. Lauderdale; four grandchildren, Shane (Jessica) Burnette, Ashley Burnette, Tara Weaver and Russ (Kay)  Weaver;  three great-grandchildren, Spencer Lucas Burnette, George Weaver and Mary Cosette Weaver.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. in the chapel with Reverend Gene Butler, Reverend T.D. Burgess and Reverend Bill Mason officiating. A graveside service will be at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, at the Chattanooga National Cemetery with Reverend George Wallace officiating.

The family would like to thank his caregivers, Rhonda Gilliland, Liz Hester, Linda Hull, Patsy King, Ronni Morgan, Beverly Spates and Sue Womble for their love and care during this past year.

Visit www.heritagechattanooga.com to share condolences to the family and view the memorial tribute.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, after 4 p.m. at Heritage Funeral Home, 7454 E. Brainerd Road.

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