Richard Lee Lucas

Richard Lee Lucas, 86, of Salem passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2015. He was born in Radford, Virginia and graduated from Radford High School and Virginia Southern College. He worked for Norfolk and Western / Norfolk Southern Railroad for 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Laurie Lee Lucas and Addie Mae Lucas; daughter, Nancy Lee Lucas; and brother, John Robert Lucas. Surviving are his loving wife of 63 years, Nell Lucas, of Salem, daughter, Susan Lucas, of Roanoke, and granddaughter, Lindsey Norcross, of Durham, North Carolina, along with many relatives and close friends. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather that was always so proud of the many accomplishments of his girls. Richard was a member of Hidden Valley Country Club where he enjoyed many years of golf with great friends. He was always smiling and so friendly that he seemed to run into someone he knew everywhere he went. He enjoyed vegetable gardening, Hokie football, and was a most gracious host when entertaining friends and family. The family will receive friends Thursday, August 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home in Salem. A celebration of Richards life will be conducted on Friday, August 7, at 11 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Nancy Lee Lucas Memorial Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 21202, Roanoke, Va. 24018, or the charity of your choice.First Visitation

Thursday, August 6th, 2015 6:00pm - 8:00pm,

John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Service Information

Friday, August 7th, 2015 11:00am,

John M. Oakey & Son Chapel

305 Roanoke Boulevard Salem, Virginia 24153

Interment Location

Sherwood Memorial Park

1250 East Main St Salem, VA 24153

Reception Information

**Following the service** Hidden Valley Country Club 2500 Romar Rd Salem, VA 24153