Mr. Lucas Richard Coggins, age 68, of Parrottsville, loving husband and beloved father, passed away Thursday, November 12, 2009, after a courageous battle with ALS.

Lucas was born in the Old Fifteenth community of Del Rio, and he graduated from Parrottsville High School in 1961. He was first employed as a maintenance mechanic by Stokely Van-Camp and retired as a maintenance supervisor from Con-Agra in 2003.

A respected community member, skilled carpenter, and avid sportsman, Lucas will be remembered as a simple and kind man and as a devout Christian.

Lucas was preceded in death by his father Furman Coggins and mother Georgia Ford Coggins; brother-in-law Charles "Chock" Ottinger and nephews Charles Donald Smith and Jeffrey Andrew Coggins.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years and beloved caregiver Phyllis Mathis Coggins of the home; three daughters and their families: Trina Coggins and Christie Bunkley, Shawna and David Murrell, and Nikki and Bob Rouleau; four treasured grandchildren: Beth Murrell, Ike and Sophie Rouleau, and Zach Bunkley; his brother A. V. "Rip" (Gladys) Coggins and sisters Valire Ottinger, Iva Lee (Gordon) Denton, and Stephane Banks.

Lucas is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and loyal friends including special friends Curt Gribble, Charles Lovell, and Norman Blazer.

The family will receive friends Sunday, November 15, 2009 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. at Costner-Maloy Funeral Home.

A memorial celebration will be held Monday, November 16, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at Forest Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Brooks officiating. Those wishing to follow in procession from the funeral home to the church will gather at 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow the memorial service in the Forest Hill Baptist Church Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the ALS Association, Tennessee Chapter, P. O. Box 40244, Nashville, TN 37204.

Arrangements by Costner-Maloy.