Donald Howard Lucas

Donald Howard Lucas passed away at home on October 11, 2026, due to natural causes. He was born on February 5, 1945, in Glendale, West Virginia.

Donald will be remembered as a man of faith who devoted many years of his life to ministry. A high school graduate, he served as a Pentecostal pastor and ministered in Peterstown, West Virginia, and at 9th Street in Moundsville, West Virginia. He also loved going to tent revivals to preach, sharing his convictions and his voice wherever he was called. Reading the Bible was among his cherished daily interests, reflecting the foundation of faith that shaped his life.

Those who knew Donald also remember the personal touches that made him so familiar and beloved. His favorite hymn was “I Called It Home,” a song that held special meaning for him. Family members will also remember “The Shop Vac Incident” with his son as one of those stories that stayed with them. He enjoyed simple pleasures as well, including Three Musketeers candy bars and Snowball Cakes. He was known as a stern but fair man, and that balance of firmness and fairness left a lasting impression on those around him.

Above all, Donald’s life was rooted in family. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Ann Lucas, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. He is also survived by his children, Jamie Lucas and Elizabeth Davis of Glendale, West Virginia, Norma Judge and Bill of Moundsville, and Nancy Lucas of Wheeling. He is further survived by his brother, Jerry Lucas of Moundsville, and his sister, Patricia Nisperly of Glendale, West Virginia. His family and friends will carry forward the memory of his guidance, his faith, and the many moments that made him who he was.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lucas, and his mother, Eva Moffit. He was also preceded in death by his children, Infant Son Lucas, Albert Lucas, Donald Lucas, siblings Dale Lucas, Carl Lucas, Lenard “Nick” Lucas, Norma Michales, Bonnie Lucas, and Helen Williams.

Visitation will be held on October 15, 2026, at Schuetz Funeral Home, 4719 Jacob St., Wheeling, West Virginia 26003. from  am until time of service at  pm with Rev. John Boggs celebrant. Burial will follow at Riverview Cemetery 1854 Round Bottom Hill Rd Moundsville, West Virginia 26041.

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