Charles Lucas

The staff at Heishman Funeral Home Inc. sends condolences to the family of Charles Lucas. Charles Lucas, of Edinburg, VA passed away Friday, June 30, 2023, in the comfort of his own home, surrounded by his family. Charles is survived by his loving and devoted wife Eileen and their four children, Charlie and his wife Rebecca, Tracee and her husband Gus, Kelly, Troy and his wife Mariangelica; his grandchildren: Kimberly (step), Danielle (step), Hannah, Benjamin, Michael, Nicholas, Madison, Brandon (step), Katie (step), Ian, Kelsey, and Lincoln; his great grandchildren: Dylan, Sebastian, Xavier, Isabel, Antonio, Sophie, Sebastian, Scarlet, and Penelope. Charles spent his childhood in South Carolina and Georgia, growing up on farms. He told stories of how he would plow fields for crops with a heavy steel plow pulled by a mule as a boy. He and his siblings were also tasked with selling produce when they were not involved in some sort of mischief. In his early teen years, his family relocated to the Pittsburg, PA area. During these years, he learned the carpentry trade by working alongside his father. He did his first kitchen renovation mostly by himself, which included building the cabinets from scratch. He attended Fairmont State University in West Virginia pursuing a degree in liberal arts. Upon his return to PA, his mother, who was a beautician, set him up with her beautiful co-worker who turned out to be the love of his life. He served in the United States Marine Corps earning the rank of Corporal E-4. He was very proud to be a Marine. He was full of determination and often said, “I’m a Marine”. Upon honorable discharge from the Marines, he returned to his carpentry trade with one of his brothers. In considering what he was going to teach and guide his son, that began his spiritual journey. This ignited his desire to attend Bible college. He attended Northeast Bible College while working full time supporting his family and paying for his education. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Bible. He served as both an Assistant Pastor and as Head Pastor in various churches in the Northeast for approximately 3 years. He also became involved in ministering in prisons which he continued for many years. He changed directions with his career and returned to his original profession as a master carpenter. He moved his family to Virginia where he eventually settled into his own construction business. He served in the local church, in the roles of deacon and usher. He also used his trade skills to make improvements to the church property. He was drawn to a Messianic Congregation which fueled his desire to study Ancient Hebrew. This brought him to seek further education at the Messianic Jewish Bible Institute. Through his intense studies, he discovered the Cepher, which enlightened him to many missing words, phrases and books of the Bible. Charles was very excited to share this discovery to any and all around him. Longing for a slower-paced life from living in Arlington, VA, he and Eileen moved out to the Shenandoah Valley to enjoy the fresh air and peaceful living. Amongst his hobbies, he and Eileen found a new passion for beekeeping while living in Arlington from a passing bee swarm that lit in their front yard plum tree. He loved to spend time with his family; fishing, camping in the mountains, car rides, and picking grapes and berries along the side of the road in the country. Because of his farming background, he was very aware of what fruits, vegetables and berries were in season. He would always have all of the local fruit trees, grape vines and berry bushes earmarked for the picking when they were ready! He also loved to read the Bible among his other studies, as well as, write memoirs. Charles will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and friend. He was very generous, loving, passionate and determined; he would do anything, for anyone. If you were a hitchhiker, he was your best friend! The family would like to sincerely thank the entire staff of Blue Ridge Hospice of Winchester for the care, comfort and support they gave Charles and his family over the last six months. Pallbearers will be Houston Adkins, Gus Cabrera, Ian Draughon, Bobby Lee, Benjamin Lucas, and Nicholas Lucas. The funeral service will be held at 12:30 pm on Friday, July 7, 2023, at Valley Funeral Service, 14116 S. Middle Road, Edinburg, VA 22824. The family will receive guests at 11:00 am prior to the service. Following all services, the burial will take place at Cedarwood Cemetery.

Charles Lucas

August 31, 1940 - June 30, 2023