Darrell L. Lucas

April 13, 1973 - October 29, 2018

Darrell L. Lucas, 45, of Bradley, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 29, 2018 after a long battle with heart failure. He was at the University of Chicago at the time of passing. He was born April 13, 1973, in Dyer, Indiana, son of Larry and Kathleen Ownbey. Darrell was a 1991 graduate of Bradley-Bourbonnais High School. He obtained a bachelor degree in English and Creative Writing from Southern New Hampshire University. Darrell worked most recently as a factory worker while freelancing as an editor and creative writer. Darrell was a lifelong Cubs fan. He was an avid reader, a lover of comedy and enjoyed playing games with family and friends. Surviving is his father: Larry Ownbey of Bradley; brother and sister-in-law: Shaun and Dee Ownbey of Bourbonnais; brother and sister-in-law: Rob and Alicia Ownbey of Kenosha, WI; nieces and nephews: Amanda Woodard of AZ; Tyler, Abbie, Jack, Brooke, Charlie, Hazel and Oliver Ownbey of Bourbonnais; Payton Ownbey of Kenosha, WI. Preceded in death by his mother Kathleen Ownbey, his sister Christina Lucas, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Cremation rights have been accorded. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family’s wishes. A celebration of life service will be held at Calvary Bible Church, 2587 E. Armour Rd. Bourbonnais, IL 60914 Monday, November 5th from 5pm until the 6pm funeral service. Pastor Tom McElroy officiating. A chapel service will be held Tuesday, November 6, 10:00am at All Saints Cemetery in Bourbonnais. Interment will follow.