Donald Roy Lucas

Donald Roy Lucas, 82, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 26, 1942, to the late Clarence Edward and Mabel Lucille (Gill) Lucas, in Memphis.

Donald initially worked as an electrician by trade for a variety of contractors and Schlitz Brewing Company. After returning to college and earning an associate of science degree in Electronic Engineering Technology he worked as a civilian employee for Ft. Benning Army Base, Tyndall Air Force Base, and the Naval Coastal Systems Station in Panama City, FL, where he retired. 

His hobbies included fishing, going to the beach, building custom dollhouses, and reading Steven King novels. Although he loved to tease people, one thing he was serious about was his faith and love for the Lord, which was evident in his dedication to his family and to his church, Fountain City Presbyterian. 

Donald is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jerry Lucas; step-mother, Mae Lucas; and step-brother, Dewayne Smith.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Jearld Lucas; children, Denise Miller (Dennis) and Angela Bell (Jim); grandchildren: James Miller (Melissa), Sarah Copper (Stephen), Michael Bell, Emaleigh Bell, Mary Miller, and Abigail Bell; great-grandchildren: Peter and Lucas Copper, and Ren Miller; and step-brother, Charles Smith (Delmy).

The family will receive friends 2:00pm - 4:00pm Saturday, January 4, 2025 at Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel with a funeral service to follow at 4:00pm.  Rev. Carl Grosse officiating.  The funeral will be live-streamed via the Mynatt Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Family and friends will meet at 2:15pm Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Oak Ridge Memorial Park in Oak Ridge, TN for a 2:30pm interment service.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks for donations to be made out to Fountain City Presbyterian Church Music Fund.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Donald Roy Lucas.

Mynatt Funeral Home Powell Chapel * 2000 Powell Drive * Powell, TN 37849 * (865) 362-5382 * www.mynattfh.com