Ellis Lucas

Ellis Earl Lucas "Big Country", born November 7, 1960 in Greenwood, Mississippi. Ellis departed this life on August 26, 2026 breaking the hearts of many. The love people have for Him can't even be explained; He loved us all greatly as well. The community loved Him, His brotherhood and friends as well. He would be a helping hand for anyone in need. As well as giving you some good southern stern advice at the same time. One of a kind. Family is what grounded Him; and you didn't have to be blood to Be His' Family.

Country loved to dance, dress to impress, just have a good ol' time. Don't forget when He's ready for you to get out; oh He's going to let you know! Rather He's upset with you or not; If He ever told you that He loves you; Best believe that He meant it!

Ellis had many names he was known for, Peanut, Big Country, Big Guy, Big C, Dawg, Unc, O.G..... Just overall a God Father to all.

Country loved His community and the Children. He had Easter egg hunts for the neighborhoods at Broadway and McCabe park.

His foundation was instilled in Mississippi. It's what shaped Him to what He became for us here in Ohio; where he has lived half of His life at. Family was Country's core foundation; and let us all remember Him and strive for that same love that He had.

Ellis was preceded in death by His parents, Sarah Lee (Lucas) Johnson and Frank Johnson. By His siblings, Pearlie Rolling, Troy Johnson, Dale Johnson, Johnny Johnson and step daughter Brandi Sims- Barney.

Ellis leaves to cherish His everlasting memories: Wife Geraldine Sims- Lucas, Children Donovan(Brandy) and Jessica. Step children Joi(Stephan Sr.) and Nathaniel Sr. Grandchildren Peyton, Aaryn, Nathaniel Jr., Hazel, Marcellis, Stephan Jr., Bryana, Jayla and William.

Siblings Earnest L. Bernard, Willie J. Rolling, Veola D. Hill, Larry Johnson, Prophet Willie Johnson, Jackie Johnson and Charles Johnson.

Favorite Nephew Ellis (Byrd) Johnson. Close cousins D'Angela Turpin and Paul Dorsey. Brother's, Sisters and Special Friends, Damien (J-Roc) Winslow, Peter Waide, Ra'Juan (Ray) Yates, Raymond (Ray-B) Boyd, DaVaughn (Boots) Walker, R.J. Burns, Chunky(Regina), Quetraila (Que) Lewis, Mary (Peaches) Jones, Latoshia Mebane, Shanecole Canty, Brittany McDowell, Octavia Green, and Nikki Davis.

Special Thanks to, Damien (J- Roc) Winslow, Peter Waide, Ra'Juan (Ray) Yates, Quetraila (Que) Lewis, Joi Sims(Stephan Sr), Shanecole Canty; and to all who contributed in any way. Rather it been prayer, sincere thoughts, phone calls, a hug, monetary value, all is thanked and appreciated. We All was Country's Family in His Heart.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Saturday, September 12, 2026 at Pleasant Green Missionary Baptist Church, 5301 Olive Road, Trotwood, Ohio 45426, where his Celebration of Life Service will begin at 1:00 pm. Pastor Kevan Beamon officiating. The family will begin receiving family and friends at 12:00 pm.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, September 12, 2026 at West Memory Gardens, 6722 Hemple Road, Moraine, Ohio 45439.

Arrangements entrusted to the care of Newcomer Funeral Home, North Chapel, 4104 Needmore Road, Dayton, Ohio 45424.

To share a memory of Ellis or to leave his family a special message, please sign the online guestbook provided.