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David A.

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Lucas

June 12, 1951 – June 8, 2019

Obituary

David A Lucas, age 67, of Hegins, passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

He was born on Tuesday, June 12, 1951, in Joliett, a son of Lila J Wolfgang Lucas of Donaldson the late Ray "Checky" A Lucas.

David A served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era.

He was a self employed coal miner.

He was a member of the Independent Miners Association, Valley View Gun Club, VFW Post 8235 and American Legion Post 575 both of Valley View, Joliett Fire Company, Lavelle Fire Company, and the Pine Grove Fish and Game.

David A and his wife LaRae were involved with their community. He helped hundreds of area people in times of need; raising funds through his David A Pizza Sales and David A Soup Sales. He was an advocate for coal miners rights and benefits. David A enjoyed sitting on his porch listening to country music, giving his familiar wave to those passing by.

His wife LaRae M Deeter Lucas passed away on May 24, 2019. He was also preceded in death by his father and by a brother, Robin E Lucas.

He is survived by son, David A Lucas, Jr and his wife Angel of Valley View; two daughters, Denise Clark and her husband John of Hegins, and Christine Love of O'Fallon, IL; five grandchildren, Jonathan Clark, Jeremy Clark, Jessica Neumeister, Isabella Lucas, and Lola Lucas; seven great grandchildren; five brothers, Rick L Lucas of Joliett, Gary R Lucas of Donaldson, Kevin T Lucas of Donaldson, Darryl "Bimmer" W Lucas of Donaldson, and Barry Lucas of Birdsboro; five sisters, Judy A Hoover of Williamstown, Debra J Cinqmars of Williamstown, Christine J Morgan of Valley View, Donna E Morgan of Valley View, and Faye Nanni of Birdsboro; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at Trinity Lutheran Church, Valley View, on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at 11:00 am, with Rev. Curtis Zemencik officiating.

Private burial was in Salem Cemetery, Weishample.

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Valley View, was in charge of arrangements.

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