Robert Herschel Lucy's Obituary
Robert Herschel Lucy, age 92, of Fairview Heights, Illinois passed away Saturday March 11, 2023. He was born June 22, 1930 in Lafe, Arkansas to Neely and Lorene Lucy. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, and he worked in the flooring industry for most of his life. He found great joy in spending time with his grandkids. He was an excellent bowler and enjoyed years of league play with his wife and friends. He was an avid St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan-rarely missing a game. Whether he was fishing, gardening, or just enjoying the sunshine on his patio, he was happiest outside. He loved the years he lived in Florida and longed to return.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Colleen Lucy, his parents, Neely and Lorene Lucy, and his siblings, Joyce Nowling, Helen Fox, Louise Janz, June Nix, Huey Lucy and Harvey Lucy.
He is survived by his children, Robert Lucy of Atlanta, Georgia, Kristie Ford of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Mike Vartanian of Fairview Heights, Illinois; four grandchildren, Andrew Ford, Wesley Ford, Scott Vartanian and Tiffany Vartanian, and one great grandchild, Gabriel Ford. He is also survived by his brother, Larry Lucy.
A service honoring the life of Robert Lucy was held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis, Missouri.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Moore’s Chapel in Fayetteville, Arkansas.
To place an online tribute, please visit www.bernafuneralhomes.com
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