Clarence Edward Lucas, 87, of New London, MO, passed away at 11:05 AM Saturday, January 21, 2023, at Hannibal Regional Hospital in Hannibal, MO.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday, January 26, 2023, at the James O'Donnell Funeral Home in Hannibal, MO. Mr. Bill Dexheimer will officiate.
Burial with full military honors Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55 be at Grand View Burial Park in Hannibal, MO.
Friends and Family are invited to Clarence's Life Celebration at a visitation that will be from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Thursday at the funeral home.
Clarence was born April 23, 1935, in New London, MO to Orville K. Lucas and Hazel Parker Lucas.
He was married to Marilyn Coates for almost 62 years. They were married on June 4, 1961, in Hannibal, MO. She survives.
Also surviving are his children: Lisa Steinman (Kevin) and Darren E. Lucas; four grandchildren: Jennifer L. Davis (Nathan), Devin L. Steinman (Rachel), Brandon E. Lucas, and Levi Holman; and two great-grandchildren, Luke and Grady Davis.
Clarence was preceded in death by his parents and his grandparents.
Clarence served his country proudly in the United States Army. He was a member of the Emmette J. Shields American Legion Post #55.
Professionally, Clarence was an overhead crane operator at the LaGrange Foundry. He also worked as a farmer for many years.
Away from work, Clarence still worked hard. He simply enjoyed being on the farm on his tractor or lawn mower. Clarence was a wonderful cook and enjoyed grilling. He made some of the most delicious meatloaf and loved to prepare the annual Christmas turkey. Catching old episodes of Gunsmoke, tuning in to Fox News, or stopping by the Shady Rest to have his coffee and solve the world's problems were a few things that made Clarence smile. He also liked tuning in to a few St. Louis Cardinal baseball or Kansas City Chiefs football games when he could. Most of all, Clarence enjoyed the time he could spend with those he cared about. Clarence was a wonderful husband, dad, and grandpa and will be deeply missed.
Clarence was a member of the First Christian Church of New London where he also served as an Elder.
Pallbearers will be Devin Steinman, Nathan Davis, Brandon Lucas, Frank Johan, Luke Davis, and Grady Davis.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Parker, Jesse "Jigs" Lucas, Gaylord Winders, Tom Floweree, Ron Davis, Jimmy Allison, and David Jarman.
Memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Christian Children's Ranch.
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