James R. Lucas Jr., 61, of Marshall, IL passed away 3:40 AM Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024 at his residence following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 6, 1963 in Louisville, KY, the son of James R. Lucas Sr. and Betty Aubrey Lucas. Surviving are a daughter, Sierra Lucas and her companion, Kaden Garner of Terre Haute, IN; grandchildren, Allona, Alanis and Terry James, his mother of Kentucky; two brothers, Dennis “Deno” Lucas of Martinsviile, IL and Scott Lucas of Kentucky; a sister, Carla Frizzell of Kentucky; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and former companion and mother of his daughter, Terry McCauley. He loved to fish and fast cars. Always wanting to have a good time during his life, he as well was always willing to help others. Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 PM Tuesday at Pearce Funeral Home with a service in honor of his life at 7:00 PM. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made directly to his family in care of Pearce Funeral Home. Online condolences are being accepted at pearcefuneralservices.com.