Phillip Wayne Lucas, 70, went to be with His Lord and Savior on Monday, August 7th, 2017 in Virginia Beach, Virginia. Phillip was born on October 1st, 1946 in Roanoke, Virginia to Charles and Virginia Lucas. Phillip was a thirty year veteran of the United States Marines Corps, and served as an Embarkation and Logistics Officer. He proudly served in Vietnam and the Gulf War, retiring at the rank of Major.
Phillip was a member of Atlantic Shores Baptist Church and he loved God, family, country and the Corps.
He treasured his grandchildren and was an avid Redskins fan.
Left to cherish his memory are Sheila Lucas, Wife; Matthew Lucas, Son; Nicola Ragland, Daughter; Tammy Donnelly, Daughter; Charlene Long and Golda Robinson, Sisters; Russell Harr, Brother, and their families.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Catherine Lucas, and his brothers, Guy and Charles Dean Lucas.
A private graveside service will be held on Thursday, August 10th, 2017 at 11:00 am at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery, 5310 Milners Road Suffolk, Virginia 23434.
The family wishes to thank all the staff at Brookdale Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care for their loving and compassionate care during the last years of Phillip’s life.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
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Thank you, Phillip Lucas, for your service to our country.
I’m sorry for the loss of your loved one. It is comforting to know that your loved one is alive in God’s memory, God never loses sight of them. (Luke 20:38)
Also it is comforting to know of the time when God promises to end death forever. (Rev 21:4)
Sheila and family,
Fondest remembrances, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sheila and Family – we are so sorry for your loss but thankful that Phil is with the Lord and has received the ultimate healing. As believers we have the assurance that “to be absent from this body is to be present with the Lord”. May you find comfort in this promise today and in the coming days.
Phil was always a calm, measured, and mature voice of reason; especially in stressful environments when the mission success and the safety of the force were critical. A trusted friend and comrade…deepest condolences to Shiela and the entire Lucas family from the entire Embark community! He will certainly be missed. Semper Fi Phil
“…weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.” (Psalm 30:5) I had the privilege to meet Phil when I was assigned to the 2d Marine Division in ’81. I sought his counsel which he was always willing to share. If you knew Phil you know that he was very knowledgeable and competent, very easy going and always willing to help out a fellow Embark Officer. May God bless the Lucas family!
To the Lucas family; you have lost a loved one, but God has gained another Marine to safe guard his gates until we all come home. Semper Fi! Phil was the epitome of the motto and a cherished brother in arms. My thoughts and prayers are with you and my hope is they will bring some comfort in your time of mourning.