Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful. But his delight is in the law of the Lord; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. Psalm 1:1-3
Clarence Lucas, Jr. was born September 14, 1941, in Natchitoches, Louisiana, to the union of the late Clarence Lucas, Sr. and Joanne White Lucas.
He was baptized by the late Rev. E. K. Bailey at Concord Baptist Church where he remained faithful until God called him home.
He was educated in the Natchitoches Parish School System.
He united in Holy Matrimony to the love of her life, Velma Boss, on June 30, 1962. They were blessed with three children and remained inseparable for nearly 60 blessed years.
He expressed his love and dedication to his Savior was very adamant about his family doing the same.
Clarence Lucas, Jr. was called from labor to reward on the morning of April 8, 2025, after a very brief illness. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma Boss Lucas; his son, Alfred Darrin Lucas; granddaughter, Candicia Graham; parents, Joanna Williams and Clarence Lucas, Sr. ; siblings, Almo, Levi, Leroy, Bennie; and Claudia Liggins.
He lives on in the hearts of his son, Clarence Dwayne Lucas, Sr. (Mia); daughter, Yolondra Bershan
"Shawn" Lucas Cox (Bobby Ray); grandchildren, Shoniqua Jaquel Lucas, Clarence Dwayne Lucas, Jr.
(Amaura), Meagan Gilmore, Morgan Gilmore, Barry Lynn Black, Jr., (Asheley), Andre' Kevon Black, Sr., Chassadi Rayshan Cox, Chantay Nicole Cox, Damion Marquis Cox and LaKeishia Graham; 18 great grandchildren; four brothers; Earl, Charles (Brenda), James Lee (Frances), and Larry; one sister, Joyce Lucas Sykes (Leroy), one sister-in-law; Bertha Lucas and numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and friends.
Remember my Best
When I come to the end of my journey and I travel my last weary mile. Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile.
Forget unkind words I have spoken remember some good I have done. Forget that I ever had heartache and remember I've had loads of fun.
Forget that I've stumbled and blundered and sometimes fell by the way.
Remember I have fought some hard battles and won, ere the close of the day.
Then forget to grieve for my going I would not have you sad for a day. But in summer just gather some flowers and remember the place where I lay.
And come in the shade of evening when the sun paints the sky in the west. Stand for a few moments beside me and remember only my best.
