Ottie Vernon Lucas, age 69 of Gallipolis, died Monday May 10, 2021 at his residence. Born December 15, 1951 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Elvis Lucas and Jane Lucas Queen. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by 2 sisters, Barbara June George and Leanna Joan Biars and by 2 brothers, Jerry Elvis Lucas and Alan Wendell Lucas.

Ottie was a Veteran of the Vietnam War, serving in the United States Army with the 41 ^st Infantry Brigade Combat Team. He enjoyed spending time with his family, laughing and joking around. He loved to camp and fish, and watching wrestling and cowboy shows.

He is survived by 3 sons, James V. Lucas, David J. Lucas and Joseph S. Lucas, 8 grandchildren, Alex J. Lucas, Clayton R. Lucas, Devin S. Lucas, Jason D. Lucas, Brandon Lucas, Mason K. Lucas, Madison Lucas, and Brent Lucas, great grandchildren, Audra Lucas, Azalea Lucas, and Riley Lucas, 2 sisters, Ida Carlene Parsons and Connie Sue Lear, 3 brothers, Gary Elvis Lucas, Ora Dean Lucas and Michael Ray Lucas. Also surviving is a lifelong friend, Dirk Bartrum.

Funeral services will be 1:00 PM. Friday May 14, 2021 at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home with Pastor Jack Parsons officiating. Burial will follow at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM.

Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery by the VFW #4464 Honor Guard.

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