Person:Charles Lucas (17)

In-laws: Harley Haines and Martha Crum Haines

Obituary

Charles “Rodney” Lucas, age 79, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Rod was born November 3, 1942, the son of Charles H. and Evelyn (Jones) Lucas. He graduated from Caledonia High School the class 1960; he then went on to attend Columbus Business University. He retired from the F.C. Smith Clinic after 26 years of service. On April 5, 1964, Rod married the love of his life, Susan (Haines) Lucas. Rod was a car enthusiast and could often be found working on his pristine, torch red 1962 Chevy Corvette. He and Susie were proud members of the Fly Wheels Car Club. They enjoyed traveling across the state with their ‘vette to support various charities, picking up many trophies and awards along the way. Rod appreciated the outdoors and spent much time golfing, sprint car racing, camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and shooting sporting clays. He also enjoyed many indoor pursuits, such as, billiards, reading, photography, and dancing with Susie. He especially loved family poker nights and water volleyball with his friends at the YMCA. As a devoted father, Rod was heavily invested in his children’s sports and activities. He was a coach for Marion Midget Football and Waldo Little League Baseball. He was a judge for the Marion County Science Fair and was a reporter/photographer for Drum Corps World magazine, covering the Winter Guard circuit. Rod was an avid Ohio State sports fan, especially Buckeye football. He always wore his lucky OSU shirt and had specific rituals he would perform to help ensure a victory. He and Susie loved to travel. They particularly liked the beach resorts of Mexico. In the U.S., they treasured their family vacations to Callaway Gardens. It was there that Rod developed his love of the circus and learned to walk the high-wire and swing flying trapeze. Rod will be missed by his loving wife, Susan; along with his children: Julia (Mark) Mishler and Mike (Anne) Lucas; grandchildren: Mara (Alex) Shapiro, Morgan (Eric) Franklin, Ashley (Mike) Buchanan and Matthew Lucas; great-grandchildren: Fahlynn Buchanan, Ryder Buchanan, Harrison Shapiro, Ellison Shapiro, Jack Franklin, and Charles Franklin; and sister Marjorie (Dave) Thompson and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Rodney was preceded in death by his brother-in-law; Dave Thompson. Visitation will be held Friday, November 11, 2022, at Denzer Chapel from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the Caledonia Cemetery. The family will also be hosting a Celebration of Life from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Saturday, November 12th at the Caledonia Anselment Memorial Park, 5824 Caledonia Mud Pike. Snyder Funeral Homes of Marion, are honored to serve Rodney’s family and online condolences may be expressed via SnyderFuneralHomes.com

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} Lucas and Haines, in Ohio, United States. Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016. (FamilySearch)
   P 108, #15958, 30 Mar 1964.

   C. RODNEY LUCAS, 21 as of Nov 3, 1963, s/o Charles H. Lucas and Evelyn Jones, b. in Columbus, Ohio, resident of Route 2, Caledonia, Ohio, branch rep....

2. ↑ Personal Knowledge.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} https://www.marionstar.com/obituaries/mnj247919, in Online obituary.