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Eugene D. Loucks, 75

November 08, 2022

Eugene D. Loucks, 75, ran into the arms of Jesus on November 8, 2022 at 11:00AM surrounded by his family. He was the loving husband of Debby (Greenfield) Loucks and wonderful father of Lorinda Tomko. This transition followed a 10-year battle with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and PTSD caused by exposure to Agent Orange in the Vietnam War.

Eugene was born in Richland, NY on April 7, 1947 to Alfred and Opal (Veal) Loucks. He was the fifth of nine children. He attended Pulaski Central School and the University of Buffalo where he earned a degree in Business Administration and took additional courses at Marist College and at a seminary.

Eugene was drafted into the Army in 1969 and sent to Viet Nam. After his return and honorable discharge, he had a difficult time adjusting. Someone shared with him about having a personal relationship with Jesus. He made that decision and it changed his life! He loved helping and ministering to people. He worked on staff at Bill Bright’s Campus Crusade for Christ where he took time to encourage people in their journey with the Lord. He was conscientious, loyal, sensitive, dependable and had a good sense of humor.

In 1983, he met his wife Debby at a Christian singles group. They were married in April 1984 and started becoming involved in ministry together. Eugene became a deacon, and he and Debby were marriage counselors for the churches they attended over the years. They led a small group Bible study. Eugene was involved with Promise Keepers and organized three busloads of men on their trip to a Promise Keepers conference in Washington, D.C. He worked as an Accountant/Bookkeeper most of his life. He volunteered as a Tax Preparer, at the Train Museum of PA, and as a buddy helping special needs students. Train travel was his hobby and he traveled with his family all over the U.S. and Canada.

In addition to his wife and daughter, Eugene is survived by his sisters Sandra and Karen and brothers David, Howard, Bryan, and Jim. Words cannot express how much his immediate and extended family and friends will miss him here on Earth. But we do celebrate the hope that in the future we will rejoice again together in our heavenly home, with Jesus.

A Celebration of Eugene’s Life will be held at 10:30AM on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Manheim BIC Church, 54 N. Penryn Rd, Manheim, PA 17545. Interment will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery at 2PM. Family and friends will be received from 9:30-10:30AM at the church on Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at act.alz.org in hopes that a cure can be found so others won’t suffer.

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December 14, 2022

Dear Debby and family, I will always remember Eugene as the spiritual glue that held our house of Christian guys together. Gentle and kind but also firm and disciplned, he exemplified true godliness. My prayers are with you in this time of loss.

November 18, 2022

I always looked up to Eugene my younger brother. He always had a special place in my heart. He had rough times, and he had wonderful times. He was a good man very much loved by his family. I many times thought to myself. He is three times the man I’ll ever be, good was who he was. I will miss him dearly loved him always and I am a better person in my life because of him my wife, Navapon, and myself send our condolences and love. We love you all David and Navapon Loucks.

November 14, 2022

Dear Debby and Lorinda,
The bit I knew uncle Eugene it was always obvious what a good man he was, one of the kindest persons I’ve ever known. When I was in college I travelled two times to Falls Church to see him and then he would put me on a train to Florida so I could see my parental grandparents. That was so cool. I am very grateful I got to see him and you two for his Viet Nam honors. Peace and Love to you,
Debbie Dale

November 13, 2022

Debby and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. It was a pleasure meeting you and helping to care for Eugene and that infectious smile of his. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.

November 13, 2022

I will always remember the transcontinental train trip that I took with Eugene in the summer of 1981 to visit with his mother and meet his family in the Pacific Northwest. I never would have taken such a trip were it not for Eugene’s encouragement, but it was one of the many blessings of knowing him and Debby, that and playing the processional for their wedding in 1984. Thanks, Eugene and Debby!

November 13, 2022

Eugene was a dear and beloved friend. We had many chats on the phone. Hard to believe I met Eugene 38 years ago or so. I love the poem the train. I was so glad to be on his train for all those many years. We laughed and cried together a true and genuine friend. Yes I too pictured him on a train coming into heaven finally meeting his lord and savior JESUS. being told you fought the good fight and ran the race with endurance. I live and miss u deeply and thought and prayers for Debbie, Lorinda and Dan and family.

November 11, 2022

Our sincerest condolences to Rindy and family. May you be comforted during this difficult time.

November 10, 2022

Debby and family, so sorry for the loss of Eugene. It was very comforting me to be with you shortly after he had passed and like I said that day, I can vividly imagine in my mind the train ride Eugene must have had when entering Heaven with our Lord. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you need anything. Sincerely, Mark Gales

Visitation: Wednesday, November 16, 2022; 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM; Manheim BIC Church; 54 N. Penryn Rd; Manheim, PA
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Services: Wednesday, November 16, 2022; 10:30 AM; Manheim BIC Church; 54 N. Penryn Rd; Manheim, PA
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