INDIANAPOLIS — Forrest Lucas, the founder of Lucas Oil, has died at the age of 83.
Lucas Oil confirmed that its founder had died in a statement released via social media Saturday night.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of our founder, Forrest Lucas,” Lucas Oil officials wrote in their statement. “Forrest’s boundless drive for Lucas Oil, his generosity and love for his family, friends and community defined his life. While we grieve this tremendous loss, we take comfort in knowing his legacy will continue to inspire our team and all who knew him.”
Photos of Forrest Lucas from FOX59/CBS4 archives.…