Lucian Koogle Falconer, Jr.

Mr. Lucian K. Falconer, Jr., 86, of Frederick, passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Homewood at Crumland Farms, after a bout with cancer. He was the husband of the late Neeta Ellen Dame Falconer. They were married in 1958 and she died on August 7, 2018. Born in New Market on December 28, 1932, he was a son of the late Lucian K., Sr., and Alverta Comer Falconer. Lucian was a graduate of Frederick High School Class of 1951. He proudly served his country during the Korean War in the United States Army, from 1953 to 1956. Lucian was retired after 40 years of honorable service with the National Institutes of Health. He was an active member of the Evangelical Lutheran Church for over 40 years and served the church in many capacities. Lucian was a member and past master of the Philanthropic Lodge # 168, A.F. & A.M., Masonic Lodge in New Market and was also a member of the Scottish Rite of Frederick. Lucian was a charter member of the New Market Volunteer Fire Company. Left to honor and remember him are his three sons, Lucian K. Falconer III, of Leesburg, VA, Kenneth M. Falconer and wife Roxanne, of Brunswick and Philip E. Falconer, of Lovettsville, VA, and his two grandsons, Nicholas L. Falconer serving in the United States Navy and Nathaniel K. Falconer, of Brunswick, two brothers, William C. Falconer and wife Ruth, of Middletown and Robert P. Falconer and wife Peggy, of Ft. Worth, TX, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Penny Falconer, who died in November 2018. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 7:30, on Monday, February 11, 2019 at the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 31 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. The funeral service will be held at 10:00AM, on Tuesday, February 12, 2019 at the church. Rev. Douglas Jones will officiate. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Evangelical Lutheran Church, 35 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701. Online condolences may be shared at www.keeneybasford.com.