Lenton Raymond Lucas, Jr. peacefully departed this life on March 3, 2025, at his residence in Hampton, Virginia. Born on September 29, 1948, Ray was raised in the Green Valley community of Arlington, Virginia. He received his education through the Arlington County public school system and graduated with the Class of 1966 from Wakefield High School.

Following his graduation, Ray was drafted into the United States Army, where he honorably served in the Vietnam War. His courage and dedication to his fellow servicemen earned him the distinguished Medal of Bravery and the Purple Heart in recognition of his valor and selfless actions. He was honorably discharged from military service in 1971.

After completing his service, Ray pursued various professional endeavors, including roles as an EMT and firefighter for the City of Alexandria, Virginia, a Telecommunications Specialist at Sprint Corporation, a Mortgage Loan Broker, and a Community Center Activities Director. His passion for learning led him to enroll in Tidewater Community College, where he pursued studies in information technology. His intellectual curiosity and dedication to expanding his knowledge propelled him to develop expertise in multiple fields.

Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Mae Allen and Lenton Raymond Lucas, Sr.; his beloved daughter, Lawan D. Lucas; and two brothers, William M. Lucas and Eric T. Lucas.

He leaves to cherish his memory, one son, Lenton Raymond Lucas, III; one daughter, Olivia Mason-Lucas; one grandson, K. A. Najee Lucas; four sisters, Muriel A. Brown, Ieeda Lucas, Millisa Gary (Oscar), and Charilene Lucas; three nephews, Dwayne M. Lucas, Derrick K. Brown, and Aaron M. Brown; four nieces, Arliche M. Sneed, Eumeeka Lightfoot, Tiffany M. Gary, and Zoe M. Lucas; and a host of extended family members and dear friends.

A viewing will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 18410 Chapel Drive, Triangle, VA, 22172, on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 12:00 PM. The interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery, 18424 Joplin Road, Triangle, VA, 22172, at 1:30 PM.