Frankie L. Lucas, 70, of Stollings, WV formerly of Lawton, OK went home to be with the Lord, Sunday September 27, 2020 at his residence.
Born May 7, 1950 in Beckley and raised in Jumping Branch, he was a son of the late Frank Edward and Helen Kathleen Upton Lucas.
Frankie served 20 years in the U.S. Army, where he retired as a Sgt. First Class (E7). During his military career, he was stationed at several military bases across the United States. Frankie did many tours of duty, serving his country in Korea, Germany, France, and Crete. Upon retirement, he started a security company of his own and worked in the prison system until he became totally disabled.
Frankie was a born again Christian. He loved life. Frankie enjoyed fishing, boating, and spending time with his family and friends.
Frankie was preceded in death by his wife in 2014, Chong Cha Lucas; one sister, Bobbie Jean Bradley; and one brother, Johnie Simmons.
Those left to cherish his memory include Linda Simmons Blankenbeckler and husband Kurt of Stollings; two nephews, Willy Lester of Lynchburg, VA and Tomas Blankenbeckler of Logan; two nieces, Amanda Blankenbeckler of Logan and Donna Nidiffer of Baltimore, MD; two great nephews, Justin Lester of Lynchburg, VA and Lorenzo Maynard of Logan; two great nieces, Brooke Lester of Lynchburg, VA and Syreta Lewis of Baltimore, MD; numerous cousins; and several friends from both Oklahoma and Hinton.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.ronaldmeadowsfp.com.
Arrangements are by the Ronald Meadows Funeral Parlors of Hinton.
