Lloyd Robert Lucas was the oldest of five siblings, all preceding him in death. He was born in Ohio on September 2, 1932. As a young boy, he moved with his family to Kissimmee, Florida where they ran a boarding house on New York Avenue.After leaving high school, Lloyd joined the US Army for 3 years but re-enlisted in the USAF where he retired after 20 years of military service, working as an aircraft mechanic and in missile defense. He always enjoyed all things sports including his time as a pitcher playing fast-pitch softball. After retiring, he worked as a trucker and small-scale produce farmer. In 2003, he moved to High Springs to join his family. He never had children of his own but left behind his nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews, who were a treasure in his later years. He passed away peacefully on February 12, 2024. Lloyd will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. Cemetery Florida National Cemetery 6502 SW 102nd Avenue Bushnell FL 33513 US Funeral Home Evans-Carter Funeral Home & Cremation Services 18724 High Springs Main Street High Springs FL - 32643 US 386-454-2444 877-294-2201