Gerald Lucas

Gerald Earl "Jerry" Lucas, 46, of Disputanta, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2012, after a long courageous battle with ALS, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Mr. Lucas was a member of Faith Baptist Church, and was employed with Ashland Chemical as a Laboratory Technician. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine H. Lucas; his parents, Gerald L. and Mary B. Lucas of Chesterfield; sister, Brenda Lucas and husband, Rickey of Matoaca; a stepmother, Linda Penney; two half-brothers, Marc Penney and wife, Theresa and Matthew Penney and wife, Shelby all of Illinois; mother- and father-in-law, Priscilla and George "Sonny" Brace of Disputanta; a sister-in-law, Jennifer Hofmann and husband, Eric of Chesapeake; three nieces, Heather Lucas, Maddie and Bre Penney; two nephews, Colby and Lane Hofmann; and his faithful friend, Marley. A private graveside service will be held in Bermuda Memorial Park, 1901 Bermuda Hundred Road, Chester, Virginia 23836 with Pastor George Dembeck officiating. An open visitation will be held from 9 to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at the Colonial Heights Chapel of the E. Alvin Small Funeral Homes & Crematory, 2033 Boulevard. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made The ALS Association, Development Department, 27001 Agoura Road, Suite 250, Calabasas Hills, California 91301 or the Faith Baptist Church 5501 Middle Rd. Prince George, Virginia 23875.