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Rod Barron Lucas was born on January 20, 1970 in Fresno, California and left us on October 31,2016 in Fresno, California at the age of 46. Rod grew up in Tranquillity, California and was involved in sports starting with Pop Warner football. Then in high school he was into football and wrestling. He also enjoyed karate with his three brothers and father at Moore’s Karate Studio in Madera with Shifu Meeks. Later in his life he was a student at Reedley Jr. College, West Hills Jr. College in Coalinga and then Chico State University in Chico, Ca. He played at all three schools. During his time in the Sheriff Department he was a gold medal winner in boxing during the Police Olympic Competition held in Fresno. He was also awarded the Medal of Honor from the Sheriffs Department in 2010. His fondest hobbies were fishing, hunting, boxing and jujitsu. Rod started his law enforcement career at the Firebaugh Police Department in 1994. He started the Boy’s and Girl’s Club there and was always willing to reach out to kids who needed guidance. Rod started with the Fresno County Sheriff’s Department in 1996. He was assigned to Area one in the San Joaquin-Tranquillity area as a patrolman. He then went into the narcotics unit and later became a sergeant. Rod met the love of his life, Jami at West Hills College in 1989. They began their lives together on August 7, 1990. They settled in Tranquillity, Ca. and had four children, Oscar, Ashley, Gianna and Elijah who filled their lives with great pride and joy! All of the kids followed their Dad’s love of sports and church. Years later Rod and family settled in Lemoore, Ca. The family would like to thank the deputies, E.M.T.’s and the emergency room staff at Fresno Community Medical Center for there valiant efforts to save his life and there kindness and compassion for the family he left behind. We would also ask for continued prayers for his family as well as for the detective and his family in this tragedy. Rod is survived by his wife Jami. His four children, Oscar, Ashley, Gianna and Elijah. And one grandson Nathan. He is also survived by his parents John Lucas and Ruth Lucas. His brothers Rance and Rick Lucas. Niece Kayla and nephews Trevor, Julian, Logan and Rick Joseph. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother Shirley Holder. And many Aunts, Uncles and cousins. Rod was preceded in death by his brother Roe John Lucas. His paternal grandmother Lorraine Lucas. Paternal grandfather Orlando “Sook” Lucas and his maternal grandfather Bill Holder. Services Entrusted To CHAPEL OF THE LIGHT FUNERAL HOME

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Sgt. Rod Lucas

January 20, 1970 - October 31, 2016