Tommie Gerald Lucas, Sr., 69, of Cuero passed away Saturday, December 31, 2016. He was born July 19, 1947 in Cuero to the late Tommie and Mary Alese Knox Lucas. Tommie worked in the oilfield and was owner of Tommie's Small Engine Repair. He enjoyed going to the beach, gardening, country music and audio books.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Joyce Lucas of Cuero, daughter, Tina Alese Lucas of Austin, Tommie Gerald Lucas, Jr. of Cuero; sisters, Mary Lee Saunders of Cuero; and grandchildren Layla Ann Lucas and Rose Lee Thomas both of Cuero.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Wanda Ruth Cox.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 3, 2017 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with a Rosary at 6:30 p.m. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday, January 4, 2017 at 2 p.m. at Freund Funeral Home with Father David Berger officiating. Interment to follow at Hillside Cemetery.

Pallbearers are Christopher Saunders, Mike Saunders, Regan Saunders, Mark Thomas, Joe "Bud" Cryer and Jamie Michalek.

Memorial Contributions may be made to The American Heart Association.

You may sign the guest book or send condolences at www.freundfuneralhome.com.

Freund Funeral Home, 361.275.2343.