Melvin "Mel" M. Lucas, Jr., 61, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on June 9, 2013 at IU Health LaPorte Hospital.
He was born in Mousie, KY on January 27, 1952 to Melvin M. and Mary (Stuart) Lucas.
On March 30, 1973 he married Rita Cormican who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Bobby Martin (Sylvia) Lucas of Kempner, TX, and Tony (Lori Roe) Lucas of Leitchfield, KY; grandchildren, Devin Salyers, Brooklyn Campbell, and A.J. Lucas; and brother, Richard Lucas of KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jean Lucas.
Mel worked as the Director of Operations for New York Blower. He served on the boards at I.U. Health LaPorte and Stark County Hospitals. Mel served his country honorably, retiring from the Army after 22 years of service. He is a Persian Golf Veteran, having received the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medals, and Army Achievement Medals.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 PM, Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A gathering for visitation will be held from 4 to 8PM on Wed., June 12, 2013 and from 5 - 6PM Thursday at the funeral home. Full Military Honors will be conducted by Ft. Knox, the National Guard, and the LaPorte Honor Guard during the service at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Association, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545, or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.
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He was born in Mousie, KY on January 27, 1952 to Melvin M. and Mary (Stuart) Lucas.
On March 30, 1973 he married Rita Cormican who survives. Also surviving are his beloved sons, Bobby Martin (Sylvia) Lucas of Kempner, TX, and Tony (Lori Roe) Lucas of Leitchfield, KY; grandchildren, Devin Salyers, Brooklyn Campbell, and A.J. Lucas; and brother, Richard Lucas of KY.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Jean Lucas.
Mel worked as the Director of Operations for New York Blower. He served on the boards at I.U. Health LaPorte and Stark County Hospitals. Mel served his country honorably, retiring from the Army after 22 years of service. He is a Persian Golf Veteran, having received the Bronze Star Medal, Army Commendation Medals, and Army Achievement Medals.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 6 PM, Thursday, June 13, 2013 at the Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, LaPorte. A gathering for visitation will be held from 4 to 8PM on Wed., June 12, 2013 and from 5 - 6PM Thursday at the funeral home. Full Military Honors will be conducted by Ft. Knox, the National Guard, and the LaPorte Honor Guard during the service at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Association, 130 Red Coach Dr., Mishawaka, IN 46545, or the American Heart Association, 3816 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.