Charlie Lucas

Charles Anthony Lucas, fondly known as “Harley Charlie” by his family and friends, passed away suddenly on Feb. 8, leaving his loved ones in shock, disbelief, and heart-broken. Charlie was preceded in death by his parents, Ed and Eva Lucas; and most recently, his brother, Larry Lucas of Modesto. Charlie was born in Modesto, and he lived his entire life in the Riverbank and Modesto area. He grew up on Hart Road and worked as a cowboy for Mapes Ranch. He attended Hart Ransom and Modesto High School. In his adult life, Charlie drove trucks for places like George Reed and Billy Alsman Trucking, until he owned and operated his own truck. Charlie was a “one of a kind” type guy. He was very charismatic and a ladies man, marrying for the first time at the young age of 15 to Judy Peters… then to Gwyneth Cott… then to Peggy McCalip… then to Dora Avila… and finally his last was, Karen Black. All of his marriages were short-lived and ended in divorce because he was too busy GETTING INTO TROUBLE and HAVING TOO MUCH FUN. Charlie is survived by four out of five of his ex-wives. They loved him until the day he died, and they will continue to love him until the day they die. Charlie is survived by his daughters, Kimmi Lucas, Tracy Miller (John), Tonya Lucas (Dave), and Tammy Bashor (Jesse); his brothers, Eddie Lucas (Missy), and Stanley Lucas (Debbie); and his bonus son, Beau-Jon Beavers (Jamie) and their five children, Matthew, McKenna, Devon, Dylan, and Dax. When Charlie thought he was too old to fall in love again, HE DID when he became a grandpa to his five grand-angels, Hailey and James Morrison, Cole and Michael Miller, and Milan Lucas. He continued to be blessed with three great-grandchildren, Brock Searls, AddiLynn Morrison, and James Morrison VI. He loved time spent with his grandbabies. He also leaves behind the LAST LOVE of his life, his dog, BrandE. Charlie was always a HEARTBREAKER, and he hit an all-time record for how many hearts he broke ALL at once by his sudden passing. Once you loved him, you couldn’t stop. Charlie was known far and wide. He loved riding motorcycles and horses. He was a BEST FRIEND to many, and he had a heart of gold. He was an “old school kind of guy.” For example, if you told him you would call him back, you better or you were IN TROUBLE!! Lol. Charlie was bigger than life. He was the KING of COOL. The world was much more colorful and wonderful with Charlie in it – HE WILL BE FOREVER MISSED. Obituary composed lovingly by Charlie’s favorite ex-wife, Dora Lucas Ericksen. A memorial service will be held on Fri., March 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Calvary Chapel Modesto, 4300 American Ave., Modesto. Please join the family for a luncheon following the service to celebrate the life of Harley Charlie. In honor of Charlie, bring your HARLEYS, HOT RODS, and wear your COWBOY HATS, if you have one. If unable to attend, it will be webcasted live on the Calvary Chapel Modesto App and their website.

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Charlie Lucas

April 29, 1945 - February 8, 2023