Neil Lucius Obituary

Neil David Lucius

Neil David Lucius, 47, of Indianapolis, Indiana, died unexpectedly Thursday, May 18, 2023.

Neil was born Oct. 8, 1975, in Shelby, and was a 1994 graduate of Buckeye Central High School. Following high school, he served in U.S. Air Force from 1996-1998. Neil spent his career in the quality control management industry and was currently employed at AFC Industries in Indianapolis as a Supplier Quality Engineer.

A lover of traveling, listening to music, and gas station coffee, Neil was always on the go. He enjoyed making those around him laugh with his dry and sarcastic sense of humor. Neil loved to golf and watch Ohio sports, especially The Ohio State University Buckeyes and Cleveland Browns. He had the best green thumb and adored animals, mostly bulldogs. Above all else, Neil loved helping others with whatever they needed, giving the clothes off his back, and never expecting anything in return.

Neil never met a stranger and will be deeply missed by those he leaves behind.

Neil's survivors include his son, Manzarec Lucius of Salem; mother, Pamela Suver of Shelby; father, Kenneth (Cathy) Lucius of Tiro; stepfather, Tim Suver of New Washington; sisters, Gina (Darryl) Threat and Jennifer Saunders, both of Columbus; stepsister, Kristie Theis and her family; nieces and nephew, Kayli Lucius, Taylor Threat, Ava Saunders, and Jackson Saunders; and other relatives and friends.

Neil was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, George and Mary Lucius; maternal grandparents, Orville and Grace Lash; and close cousin, Ryder Phelps.

Visitation for family and friends will be 2-4 p.m. Thursday, May 25, 2023, at Penwell Turner Funeral Home, 168 West Main Street, Shelby. Neil's funeral will be 4 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home with Pastor Russ Smith officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Richland County Humane Society at https://adoptourstrays.com/support-us/.

Online condolences may be left on Neil's obituary on the funeral home's website, www.PenwellTurner.com, or their Facebook page, www.Facebook.com/PenwellFuneral.