Benjamin H. Lucas, Jr.
Benjamin H. Lucas, Jr., 77, of Marietta died Friday, April 22, 2016, at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born April 14, 1939, in Marietta to Benjamin H. Lucas, Sr. and Helen Wright Lucas.
He was a 1957 graduate of Marietta High School. Ben was a proud member of the United State Navy from 1957 – 1960, receiving an honorable discharge. Following discharge, Ben lived and worked in Salem, Oregon for many years, returning to Marietta in 1993 and working in food service at Washington State Community College until his retirement in 2011.
Ben is survived by one brother, Charles “Chuck” Lucas and his wife Cindy and one sister, Shirley Lucas Flegal, both of Marietta. Also surviving are Ben’s son Benjamin Lucas III and his daughter, Sheryl Lucas both of Salem, Oregon and seven grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Also surviving Ben is his forever friend, Joanne Abicht and “Wrongway” his cat.
Ben was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Richard and Robert Lucas.
At his request, no services will be held and burial is in Oak Grove Cemetery. McClure-Schafer-Lankford Funeral Home assisted with arrangements and messages of sympathy may be sent at www.Lankfordfh.com.