John M. Lucas

John M. Lucas, age 76 years, of Holland Township, NJ, died Saturday, January 26, 2013, at his home.

Born in Flemington, NJ, August 29, 1936, son of the late John and Reba Compton Lucas, he had resided in Holland Township since 2009 and had formerly resided in Raritan Township, NJ and in Flemington, NJ.

He was a well driller formerly employed by Wm. Stothoff Co., Inc., Flemington, NJ and later by the Hydro Group. He retired in 1998.

Jack was a member of the Flemington Exempt Firemens Association and attended the High Bridge United Methodist Church. A loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather, he enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren and was an avid Eagles fan. Jack also loved his dog, Bailey.

Surviving are his wife of fifty-seven years, Norma Tripp Lucas; two sons and daughters-in-law, John M. Lucas, Jr. and Kathy Lucas and James and Jackie Lucas, both of Readington Township, NJ; two daughters and a son-in-law, Jill Coppola of Raritan Township, NJ and Judith and Brian Jones of Readington Township, NJ; a sister, Judith Cole of Raritan Township, NJ; and ten grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date under the direction of the Holcombe-Fisher Funeral Home, 147 Main Street Flemington, NJ. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flemington Fire Department, 38 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822.

For further information or to send an online condolence, please visit www.holcombefisher.com.