September 12, 1922 – July 26, 2023

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for Clifford J. Lucas, Sr. at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, July 31, 2023, with Rev. Dale Meade officiating at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Pineville. Interment will follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Park under the direction of John Kramer and Son Funeral Home.

Visitation will be held at the church on Monday, beginning at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service.

Clifford, 100, passed away on Wednesday, July 26, 2023, at his residence. He was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Church, a veteran of World War II, and a retired mail carrier.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Eola Lucas; granddaughter, Renée Wilson; great grandsons, Logan O’Brien and David Dauzat.

He is survived by his daughter, Carolyn; son, Clifford Jr.; grandchildren Denise Melomo (Tony); Laura Wilson; Dana Rippy (Jack); Brad Lucas; Brandan Lucas; Brittany Lucas; his great-grandchildren Lakyn O’Brien; Francis, Marina, and Mirabelle Melomo; Danielle and Samantha Dauzat; Oliver and Roman Lucas; Lucia and Valentina Coxon; Olivia Gary, Brianna Regan, Emma, and Ryan Rippy.

Pallbearers will be Brad Lucas, Brandan Lucas, Oliver Lucas, Roman Lucas, Jack Rippy, Tony Melomo, Christopher Lard, and Ben Villemarette.

Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Smith, Jimmy Gallent, Walter Pastor, Fred Cull, Robert Lachney, Francis Melomo, John Caze, Jody Gauthier, and Gerald Carmouche.

In lieu of flowers, he requested any donations be made to your favorite charity.