A son of the late Carl F. and Inez Claire McAlister Lucas, he was born on May 5, 1937 in Shenandoah. He was retired from the U.S. Army after serving his country for twenty years. He also worked for the U.S. Park Service for 13 years.
Gary was a life member of the Shenandoah VFW Post 8613, Avis O. Comer, a member of Luray Loyal Order of Moose Lodge, and the New Market Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was of the Pentecostal faith.
Gary enjoyed mushroom hunting, loved Old Milwaukee Beer, and was an avid New York Yankees fan.
On October 1, 1970, he married Allison Marie Weaver Lucas who survives. Also surviving are his sons, David Lucas and wife Donna of Elkton; Michael Lucas and wife Crissy of Stanley; daughter Rebecca Lawson and husband Jerry of Briery Branch; grandchildren, Jason Lawson and wife Amy, Joseph Lawson and wife April, Cordell Lucas, Caden Lucas, Caelyn Lucas, Jessica Thomas and husband Chandler, and Jonathon Morris; five great-grandchildren; his brother, Gordon Lucas of West VA; and five sisters, Naomi Foley, Violet Austin, Jean Sublett, Kay Comer, and Yvonne Loker. He was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Monday, December 21, 2020 at the Shenandoah VFW Post 8613, Avis O. Comer, 1103 Varina Avenue, Shenandoah, VA 22849.
Funeral services will also be held at the VFW on Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at 2:00 PM with Pastor Wayne Wright officiating. Burial with Military Rites will follow in McAlister Cemetery, Pendleton Lane in Shenandoah.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Shenandoah VFW Post 8613, Avis O. Comer.
Lindsey-Kyger Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.lindseykygerfuneralhome.com
