William Albert Lucky, 83, of Neosho, Missouri passed away Monday, April 28, 2014 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. William was born on December 8, 1930 in Osborne, Kansas to the union of Vernie S. and Iona Mae (Smith) Lucky. As a child he and his family moved to Missouri and resided in the Wentworth, Missouri area and was a graduate of Pierce City High School. In 1952 he joined the Navy and proudly served until 1956. During his enlistment he received several commendations, National Defense Service Medal, China Service Medal, Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. Returning home, he was united in marriage to Velma Jeanette Chrisman and to this union two daughters and two sons were born. William made his home in the Carthage area until moving to Neosho, Missouri in 1970. He spent several years as a photographer with the Carthage Press until his retirement. He enjoyed working on cars and tractors. He especially loved antique cars and was a member of the Carthage Antique Auto Club for several years. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one son, Allan Lucky, three sisters; Faye Harvill, Lola Buchanan and Shirley Duff, and one brother; Burl Dean Lucky. William is survived by two daughters, Pamela Lucky and companion Ralph Flores of Webb City, Missouri and Janice Lucky of Neosho, Missouri, one son; William A. Lucky, II. Of Brooklyn, New York and one brother; Jerry Lucky of Wentworth, Missouri, as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will full military honors for Mr. Lucky are 1:00 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, Missouri with Bill Martin, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. prior to the service. Interment to follow in Sarcoxie Cemetery. Those honoring his life as pallbearers will be the American Legion Post 19, of Monett, Missouri. Family and friends are invited to a meal at the home of Jerry Lucky on Saturday at 10:30 a.m. On-line condolences may be sent to the family through our website at www.houshgoodwinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home, Sarcoxie, Missouri.