Billy Ray Bill Lucas

Billy “Bill” Ray Lucas was born on February 5, 1960 in Toledo, Ohio. He was one of three children born from the union of the late Cecil and the late Violet (Blankenship) Lucas. Bill was a graduate of Springfield High School, graduating with the class of 1979. Bill met and married the former Elizabeth Lubinski and from this union came the birth of three children. For most of his life, Bill supported his family as an auto mechanic, working for various shops in the Toledo area. Most recently he has been employed by DC Autocare in Sylvania, where he has been a hardworking mechanic for more than ten years. His talent for cars was more than just earning a wage, Bill had a passion for fast cars, often racing in his youth. Bill was a family man, taking care of his parents through end of life and soaking up every moment he could with his nine grandchildren. Papa Bill as they called him enjoyed driving the kids around the property on his tractor. He received his spiritual nourishment by attending Holland Free Methodist with his children. Billy “Bill” Ray Lucas, age 59 of Toledo, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 26, 2019 at home. In addition to his parents; he was preceded in death by his sister: Brenda Brown. To cherish his memory, Bill leaves his three children; Cecil “Eddie” (Erin) Lucas of Portage, Indiana, Carson Lucas of Toledo and Courtney (Brent) Lucas- Simmons of Maumee; sister: Carla (Harold) Burleson of Liberty Center; grandchildren: Jordyn, Parker, Chancelar, Molly, Choalsen, Miriam, Jacob, Margaret, and Mabel; loving niece, Danila "Sis", and nephews, Jeremy, David, Carl, and Billy. Friends may gather from 3:oo pm to 4:00 pm on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at Holland Free Methodist Church, 6605 Angola Road, Holland, Ohio. A memorial celebrating his life will follow at church with Pastor Keith Simpson officiating. Arrangements have been entrusted to Neville-Shank Funeral Home, 7438 Airport Highway, Holland (419) 865-8879. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Holland Free Methodist Memorial Fund. Special memories and condolences may be shared by visiting www.neville-funeral.com.