Jonathan E. Lucas

Jonathan Edward Lucas, 40, lifelong Columbus resident, passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2026. Jonathan was born on January 11, 1986, the son of Patricia (Schrock) Gorbett and the late Randy Lucas.

Jon is survived by his parents, Donald and Patricia Gorbett; his children, Brayden (Cheyenne) Lucas, Xander Lucas, Sydni Wolfe, and Oliver Lucas; his brothers, Greg (April) Lucas, Brandon (Rachel) McCutcheon, Brandon (Nina) Lucas, Thomas (Megan) Quillen, Tyler Lucas, and DJ Gorbett; his grandmother, Joyce Gorbett; and beloved family members, Edina and Ben Bailey, Autumn Wolfe, Nicole Whitaker, Caitlin Spangler, as well as several nieces and countless close friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Randy Lucas; brother, Christopher Lucas; grandparents, Fred and Lucille Schrock, Daphne Walker, Lyle Lucas, and Leon Gorbett.

Jonathan was a very empathetic person and caring by nature. He loved his friends and family deeply and truly wore his heart on his sleeve. He enjoyed time spent with family and friends in the outdoors while hunting and fishing, but also never missed an opportunity to catch a Pacers game, watch football, and talk trash with his brothers. Jon was a one-of-a-kind soul, and the loved that he gave to everyone will be greatly missed.

The Life Celebration® Visitation and Funeral Service will be held at the Jewell – Rittman Funeral Service & Crematory, 3855 25th Street, Columbus. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, May 18, 2026. The funeral service will begin at 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 19, 2026, with interment following in Christianburg Cemetery, Brown County.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the minor children’s benefit fund, in care of the funeral home. Checks may be made to Patricia Gorbett.

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