Colonel Albert (Al) Francis Lucas, 84, of Midland, Virginia, passed away on April 2, 2024.
He was born in Pittsfield, MA, to Col. Albert Lucas USMC and Mabel Lucas. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Terry.
Al retired as a Colonel of Marines in 1988, having served in the USMC with distinction, including 2 tours in Vietnam. Upon retirement from the Corps, he found a second career as a Financial Planner for military families with USPA (now First Command) for 12 years.
Al and his wife, Terry, moved from Stafford to their farm in Midland in 1998. Al was a devoted husband to Terry and a loving father to his sons, Albert V., William and his daughter Donna. He enjoyed his 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
He was a graduate of Washington & Lee High School in Arlington, VA as well as a member of the Virgina State Champion football team. Upon graduation from the Citadel in Charleston, SC, he was commissioned a second Lieutenant in the Marine Corps.
Outside of his family and work, he enjoyed hunting and skiing. But his passion was his Vizslas and field trialing. He was involved with dog clubs and competition for over 50 years.
He was always impressed with the beauty and charm of Warrenton and its townspeople. He loved to shop and visit places in Warrenton and to try to make everyone smile.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 from 6-8:00 p.m. at Moser Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Wednesday, May 8th at 11:00 a.m. at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Warrenton, VA, where Al was a parishioner. Interment will follow at Quantico National Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.