24/05/2024
Obituary for Past Camp 5 Commander Tracy Lucas
Tracy Eugene Lucas, 62, husband of Melissa A. Hendrix Lucas, of Nicholasville, died Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at his residence.
He was born in Lexington, KY to William Lucas and Beulah Lairson Lucas, of Nicholasville. Mr. Lucas is a United States Army Veteran. He was the Founder and a very active member of the Camp Nelson Honor Guard. He was also a member of the American Legion; Franklin Masonic Lodge #28; Sons of the American Legion; Sons of the American Revolution; and Sons of the Union Veterans of the Civil War.
Along with his wife Tracy is survived by his son, William Zachariah Thomas Lucas, of Lancaster; his special daughter-in-law, Katie Lucas; daughter, Tracy Alexis Marie Lucas (Hunter), of Nicholasville; four grandchildren, Paisley, McKenna, Bailey and Charlotte.; brother, Cecil Scott (Katia) Lucas, of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters, Linda Sue (Brian) Smith, Nicholasville; and Wendy Kay (Chad) Stewart, of Beaver, WV; and several nieces and nephews. Tracy was loved dearly by his family and many friends. His sense of humor brought joy and laugher to us all. He was dedicated to his family, friends, community and serving veterans.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. at Noon & Son Funeral Home (Lawrenceburg) with La’Tonsia Givens officiating. Burial will follow with full military honors in Camp Nelson National Cemetery. Visitation will be on Tuesday evening from 4-7 p.m. and Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. until time of service at the funeral home.
Casket bearers will be members of the American Legion Post #8.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Camp Nelson Honor Guard, 215 Christopher Lane, Nicholasville, KY 40356 or Bluegrass Care Navigators, 643 Teton Trail, Frankfort, KY 40601.
