Obituary for Ricky K. “Animal” Lucas (complete)

RICKY K. “ANIMAL” LUCAS

Ricky K. ‘Animal’ Lucas, age 66, of Brookville, died unexpectedly Friday, October 28, 2022 at his residence in Brookville.    

Born January 11, 1956, in Batesville, he was the son of the late Bobby Gene and Shirley (Bare) Lucas. He was a United States Army Veteran, having served as a Paratrooper with the 82ND Airborne Division.

Rick was employed at IMI for many years. He was a member of the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion, as well as the Bath Conservation Club

In his leisure time, he enjoyed the outdoors and tinkering on John Deere tractors.

Survivors include two daughters, Ashley Stoneburner and Annie Lucas both of Batesville; two grandchildren, Madeline and Matthew; a sister, Debra Lucas of Brookville, a nephew, Dustin Lucas; a great niece, Kylie Lucas; as well as his work family at IMI.

 In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Joyce Lucas. 

Family and friends may visit from 4 until 7 p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home, 1025 Franklin Avenue, Brookville.

Full military honors by the Bernard Hurst Post #77 of the American Legion will follow the visitation at 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 2, 2022, at Phillips & Meyers Funerall Home in Brookville.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the charity of the donor’s choice. The staff of Phillips & Meyers Funeral Home is honored to serve the Lucas family, to sign the online guest book or send personal condolences to the family please visit www.phillipsandmeyers.com.