Richard Joseph

Lucas

Richard Joseph Lucas, Greenwood, IN, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2026. He was 84 years old. Richard was born in Beech Grove, IN, to his parents Joseph and Mary Lucas. Richard married his wife, Peggy (Allen) Lucas, at the Baptist Temple in Indianapolis on April 29, 1967, and together they shared 59 years of marriage. Richard answered the call of this nation by enlisting into the United States Army National Guard and after his period of faithful service was honorably discharged.

Richard worked for Fairmont Glass for 17 years before transitioning to work for Anchor Hocking for a period of 3 years. Later, Richard worked in skilled trades for Chrysler for 30 years and retired in 2005. Richard loved to go golfing in his free time; he inspired many family members to join him in this hobby and even had the opportunity to watch The Masters tournament in person. Richard also enjoyed bowling (up to five nights a week) and watching old western films. He was a huge IU Hoosiers fan and Indianapolis Fever fan. Richard especially loved spending time with his family at family gatherings playing cards and hosting corn hole tournaments. Richard will be remembered for his outgoing nature and special sense of humor. He will be dearly missed and forever cherished by those he leaves behind.

Richard is survived by his wife, Peggy Lucas; his children, Jeffrey Scott Lucas and Bradley Joseph Lucas; his grandchildren, Jonathan Joseph Lucas, Hannah Catherine Lucas, Kyle Bradley (Kellie) Lucas, and Taylor Marie (Dantyn Lane) Harper; his great grandchildren, Kennedy Catherine Shafer, Cora Everlyn Lucas, Waylon Bradley Lucas, Alayna Grace Shafer, Brynlynn Michele Harper and Raylee Marie Lane.

Richard is preceded in death by his parents. 

Services will be annouced in the near future.