Chester R. Lucas, Jr.

Age 70, of Minerva, died Thursday, June 1, 2017 at the Alliance Community Hospital. He was born July 22, 1946 in Canton to Chester and Laverne (Blackstone) Lucas, Sr.. He was a US Marine and retired from the military after 28 years. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was a member of the Minerva VFW #4120, Malvern American Legion #375, the AMVET's and the Minerva Eagles Aerie #2199. He attended the Malvern United Methodist church.

He is survived by his wife, Sharon (Smith) Lucas, whom he married April 15, 2010; daughter, Angie (Shane) Frazier of Minerva; son, Dan (Meghan) Crawford of Stafford, VA, Michael Crawford of Tucson, AZ, Shawn Crawford of Tucson, AZ, Travis (Jacy) Bolin of Boston, MA, Tony (Jordan) Bolin of Minerva; a sister, Jennie (Richard) McClellan of Minerva; 8 grandchildren, Neeko, Mykenzie, Jaden, Kaylee, Lily, Gabriella, Anthony and Lincoln. He is preceded in death by his sister, Christine Lucas.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:00 pm in the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home in Minerva with Rev. Fredrick Bays officiating. Calling hours will be held 11am to 1pm prior to the services. Burial will be held in the East Lawn Cemetery with full military honors. Those wishing to send condolences may sign the online register at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com .

Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home

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