Charles Donald Lucas

Charles Donald Lucas, 84, of West Columbia went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 2, 2024. He was born on May 24, 1939 in Dixiana, SC to the late Henry Thomas Lucas and Minnie Viola Shivers Lucas.

At the age of 16, Don joined his older brother, Cecil, in the construction business as a carpenter. He gained much of his construction knowledge from his brothers, which helped in his success in becoming the owner of Cecil E. Lucas General Contractor, Inc. Don served on the Executive Committee and the Board of Directors of the Home Builders Association and was also a founding member of the Remodelers Council of Greater Columbia. He also served as president and director of local chapters of the National Home Improvement Council and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. Don was a proud veteran of the US Army and served his country honorably while stationed in Germany.

Don was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and was an active member of Oakwood Baptist Church for 37 years. He was an instrumental member of the Building and Grounds Committee at the Church. Don was a faithful and loving servant of the Lord, his family, and his community.

He enjoyed spending time and playing golf with his family and friends in the Northeast Georgia mountains. Don was an avid USC Gamecock fan. He also cherished the time he spent with his grandchildren at their various sporting events and school activities.

Don is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Kathy Stedman Lucas; children Charles “Darry” (Kelly) Lucas, John (Windy) Lucas, Matthew (Amanda) Lucas; grandchildren Alexis (Matthew) Godwin, Brooke (Luke) Jones, Savannah (John) Carter, Colton Lucas, and Caroline Lucas; great-grandson Jacob Godwin; many nieces and nephews; sisters-in-law Jodi Lucas, Ruth (Larry) Stedman Welborn, and brother-in-law Ray (Liz) Stedman. He was preceded in death by his siblings Benjamin Shivers Sr., Lloyd Lucas, Javan Lucas, Herman Lucas, Cecil Lucas, Elaine Lucas Helms, Juanita Lucas Weavil, James Henry “JH” Lucas, Wayne Lucas and daughter-in-law Judy Kayton Lucas.

Visitation will be held at Oakwood Baptist Church, 3520 Mineral Springs Road, Lexington, SC 29073 on Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 10:00 am. The Celebration of Life service will follow at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Oakwood Baptist Church Youth Fund.