Marion D. Lucas
March 18, 1936 ~ December 30, 2016
Marion D. Lucas, 80, of Bradford died at 8:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2016, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center, Peoria. Born March 18, 1936, in Louisville, KY to Alfred & Elizabeth (Metcalf) Lucas, he married Jannie J. Forbes 1969, in Bradford, IL Surviving are 8 sons, Terry Goforth of Bradford; Michael (Amy) Goforth of La Claire, IA, Marion Lucas, Jr, of Bradford, William Raymond (Crystal) Lucas of Galva, Jeffery (Elsie) Lucas and Stephen (Chris) Lucas both of Kewanee, Russell Lucas and Timmy (Tina) Lucas both of Toulan; 6 daughters, Melinda (Steve) Grier of Kewanee, Salinda (Art) Moats and Annette (Jack) Atkins both of Bradford, Katy Lucas and Melissa Lucas both of Kewanne and Rebecca (Mike) Mercer of WV; 37 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 3 sisters, Pauline Graybeal of Campbellsville, KY, Lorene (Tony) Martens of Columbia, KY and Sharon (Gene) Gerard of Bradford; brother Charles (Neva) Lucas of Tiskilwa. Preceded in death by parents, brother, Bill Lucas, sister, Bert Cantwell and son, Randall E. "Luke" Lucas. Marion worked as a farm hand for Dean Tracy of Wyoming for 18 years. Then worked as a laborer & machinist for the Chicago North Western & Union Pacific Railroad for 31 years, retiring in June of 2002. He worked for neighbors and friends in Bradford, delivered meals for 7 years for MSW Senior Citizens of Bradford, Toulon and Wyoming. He enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren, helping his neighbors and friends and doing things around the house.
Lots of great memories of uncle Marion
Love you and many memories
Lots of memories and always enjoyed talking to him when we came to visit Illinois.
Marion always made me smile. I didn’t see him often but enjoyed our visits when I did. Love you all!
Marion was a very helpful and generous man and it seemed to me that he could fix or create anything. I looked forward to his Christmas light displays and I will remember him fondly as a good friend to my Dad.
I am sorry for your loss. Marion was a good soul who was always available to help. I know Dad enjoyed his company and friendship, may he be at peace.
We are very sorry for your loss. You have our thoughts and prayers. Martin, Phyllis and Tara Cantwell
On behalf of the family of Rosalie (Metcalf) Bell (Marion’s aunt), we extend our sincere condolences for your loss. Marion seldom, if ever, missed a reunion where his Aunt Rose was present. He has now been welcomed into a HUGE ReUNION with God — and all his Metcalf (6) Aunts & (5) Uncles.