Born April 24, 1948 in Lamar, SC, he was a son of the late Frank and Corine Lucas.
A US veteran, Robert served with the USMC in Vietnam and graduated from Baltimore College with a Bachelor’s of Science degree. He went on to work for Boeing as a facility engineer, retiring in 2010 with 29 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Lola Martin-Lucas and 5 siblings, Greg Lucas, Deborah Lucas-Carter, Denise Hilton, Linda Wilkins and Terry Lucas.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 siblings, Monica Lucas and Frank Lucas Jr.
Services are planned for 11 am Saturday, October 15, 2016 at McEwen Derita Chapel, 6300 Mallard Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC 28262. Friends may visit at the funeral home Friday evening where the family will be present from 7 to 9 pm.
Burial and Military Honors will take place at 11 am Monday, October 17, 2016 at Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd., Salisbury, NC 28144.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcewenderitachapel.com.