of Little Rock, AR
January 14, 1929 - September 1, 2015
LUGEAN L. CHILCOTE, 86 of Little Rock finished his Round on September 1, 2015. He was born on January 14, 1929 in Oklahoma City to the late Mark and Myrita Chilcote. Raised in Little Rock, he played baseball at Lamar Porter and graduated from Little Rock High in 1946. Lugean graduated from the University of Arkansas' newly established Architecture Program in 1951 and was recognized as the Distinguished Military Graduate Air Force ROTC. As a Korean War Veteran, he served 13 years in active and reserve duty in the United States Air Force, retiring as a Captain in the Air Research and Development Command. Lugean married the love of his life, Clara Dudis, on December 18, 1953.
Lugean retired as President and Chief Executive Officer of Blass Chilcote Carter Gaskin Bogart & Norcross Architects in 1999. He was responsible for many of the firm's well-known buildings and major projects including: Baptist Medical Center; University of Arkansas Medical Sciences; Arkansas Children's Hospital; the Statehouse Convention Center; and numerous area private residences. Lugean was inducted into the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows and received the E. Fay Jones Gold Medal, named for his long-time friend, classmate and colleague. He served the profession as President of Arkansas AIA Chapter; Director of the National AIA Board; and chaired or served on many national or regional AIA committees.
Lugean used his talents for many public service agencies, foundations and civic organizations. He served the Arkansas Community Foundation as Director, Treasurer, Advisory Board member and was First Recipient of the ACF Annual Meritorious Service Award. He served as Director of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. An avid supporter of the Boy Scouts of America, he served as Vice-President of the Quapaw Area Council, Pioneer District Chairman and Scoutmaster. He completed Wood Badge Training, received the Pioneer District Award of Merit, the Quapaw Area Council Silver Beaver Award, and still found the time and energy to raise four Eagle Scout sons.
He was a car enthusiast, pool shark, small repair tinkerer, and an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting and spending days on the lake. But mostly he loved to golf with family and friends, assisted with Hot Springs Physically Challenged
Golfers Association and was always striving for the perfect golf shot. He was a true servant, leader, loyal man, a great friend, and an excellent husband and father whom we will sorely miss and be forever grateful.
Lugean was a lifelong member of First Christian Church and shared his faith with family and friends. He served as Deacon, Elder, youth sponsor, Trustee, Chairman of Board and Architect for the current campus. He was proceeded in death by his mother, father, son David and daughter-in-law Pam. He is survived by Clara, wife of 61 years; sons Martin, Fred (Mary Lou), Brad (Jeanine); and grandchildren Sarah (Scott), Allison, Mary Elizabeth, David, Remy and Dylan.
A visitation and Final Tee Time will be Thursday, September 3 from 6:00-8:00 P.M. at First Christian Church in Little Rock. A celebration of life is planned 10:00 A.M., Friday, September 4 at the church. Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Little Rock. An online guest book may be signed by visiting www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal
Memorials may be made to Quapaw Area Council Quapawbsa.org, the Arkansas Community Foundation www.arcf.org or First Christian Church Elder's Helping Hand Fund, 1500 N, Mississippi, Little Rock, AR 72207 (501) 225-5656.
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38 Condolence(s)
Rae Ann Spillers
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Chilcote Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Mr. Chilcote. He was dearly loved by my parents, Ray and Margie Spillers. I remember him as being so kind and humble. We all loved him. May you now be comforted that he rests now in the arms of Jesus.
Love to all,
Rae Ann Spillers Henson
Amy Gray Light
Sunday, September 13, 2015
Dear Clara, Fred and family, Excy and I are so very sorry to have just learned of Lugean's passing or we surely would have been at his service to pay our honor and respects to a man and his family who have meant so much to us through the years. He and dad are swapping stories in heaven as we speak. Our hearts are full and we will continue to pray for you. Blessings.
Jim McKenzie
Thursday, September 10, 2015
I wish to express my deep sympathy for the loss to Lugean's wonderful family...my prayers go out to you. I first met Lugean at the firm of Earhart, Eichenbaum, Rauch & Blass, in 1963 at the start of my career, and always had great respect and admiration for him. Lugean impressed me with daily demonstrations of his architectural savvy, ethics and ability to influence people and attain their best, always making them feel important. He will be sorely missed by all that were privileged to know him.
Wayne Jensen
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
I am privileged to call him a friend.
Michael Voss
Monday, September 7, 2015
Lugean leaves great memories of a true family man and leader.
Frances Bickle Johnson
Sunday, September 6, 2015
On behalf of the Class of '46, LRHS, I extend our deepest sympathy to the family. We treasure all of our classmates and are saddened to hear of Lugean's passing.
Ben Fisher
Saturday, September 5, 2015
Lugean was a wonderful man and terrific member of the architectural profession. We spent many hours together on AIA committees to which he was a marvelous contributor. May God richly bless him.
Scott Davies
Friday, September 4, 2015
Lugean was a gentleman and a scholar. The epitomy of what we all desired to achieve in life. May the Lord bless you and keep you all!
Jack Barron
Friday, September 4, 2015
Dear Jeanine,
I am very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts are with you, your family, and friends.
Sincerely,
Jack Barron
Suellen DiMassimo
Friday, September 4, 2015
I was so saddened at the passing of Lugean. He has left a great legacy all around him with his family and friends. He will be truly missed by all. Love and prayers to all the family.
Carolyn and Joe Fleischer
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Dear Clara,
May you have peace with knowledge that your dear Lugean is in the most beautiful golf course ever envisioned. Carolyn and I will miss him very much as will so many others. He will be in our hearts forever. We will keep in touch and let you know when we will be in the Little Rock area. God bless you and your children and beautiful grandchildren.
Love,
Joe
Steve Swartz
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Mr. Chilcote was such a great ambassador for First Christian Church. I will always remember him as a very thoughtful man with a big heart. Prayers to Clara and the rest of your family. He will be truly missed.
Ed Stout
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Our prayers are with the family. Ligean was a good friend during our time in Little Rock
Ed & Mitzi Stout
Charles & Mary Hill
Thursday, September 3, 2015
You all have my deepest condolences. Lugean was someone who meant a great deal to me. I always valued his counsel professionally and personally. This world is a better place for the contributions he made to the profession, to Scouting, the community and to all those who knew him. May God be with you during this time of loss. Charles Hill
Edgar Riddick III
Thursday, September 3, 2015
My family wishes you all the best, and our most sincere condolences. Mr. Chilcote was the last of the Blass Riddick Chilcote generation and will be missed.
Valerie & Earnest Duckery
Thursday, September 3, 2015
At a time like this, there may be no words of comfort, but we will be there in person if you need us and your family is on our minds and hearts at this time.
Joanne H. Riddick
Thursday, September 3, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the family. Lugean touched so many lives in so many different ways and added so much to our community in leadership. I am grateful that I had the pleasure of crossing his path. Joanne Haley Riddick
Richard Cook
Thursday, September 3, 2015
I was moved to learn of Lugean's passing. He was a great contributor to the lives around him. I certainly enjoyed our interaction & will miss him. My condolence to Clara and family.
Sam Cummings
Thursday, September 3, 2015
I will miss Lugean's great smile any time we greeted each other. He was a great leader of his profession and truly loved being involved in all things related to architecture and building. He always talked about his family with a radiant smile. He loved golf as much as anyone I've ever known. Going on long ago golf trips with him and working on the architect-engineer MOU with him are times I will not forget. My prayers are with each of you who loved and will miss him. May God bless you.
Fred Wisdom
Thursday, September 3, 2015
I was shocked to hear about Lugean's passing. I am saddened by the passing of such a great person and friend. My heart and prayers goes out to his family. He will be missed.
David Johnson
Thursday, September 3, 2015
I am so very sorry for your loss. You're all in my thoughts and prayers. I know you'll all miss him very, very, much.
Jon Pingel
Thursday, September 3, 2015
I'm very sorry for your loss and will keep your family in my prayers.
Joe Morgan
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
I've Known the Chilcotes since November 1968. We met when I was serving as assistant Golf Pro at PVCC Country Club. In thouse 47 years I witness Lugene & Clara raise a wonder family. .Lugene has been an anchor in our church.. We offer the Chilcote Family our our ongoing thoughts & prayers. He will be sorley missed.
Joe & Paula Morgan
Peter MacKeith
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
On behalf of the Fay Jones School of Architecture, I write to express our sadness at the passing of one of the School's first graduates. Our condolences go out to the Chilcote family, whose sons are also valued alumni and respected members of the Arkansas architectural community. Our thoughts are with you now...our appreciation and admiration endures.
Dale and Michael Prifti
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers are with Clara and the Chilcote family. We also had the wonderful pleasure of first meeting Lugean in 1999, as our AIA National Board class took office. We shared many trips across the continent in that role for the following three years.
Lugean was a warm and thoughtful man, who made a point of staying in touch in the years since.
May his memory be eternal.
Scotty Freebairn
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Lugean was a cherished personal friend and a wonderful friend of Acme Brick Company, having enjoyed the Acme Safari for an untold number of years. My deepest sympathy to Clara, Fred, Brad and the entire Chilcote family.
Jim & Shelly Handrick Family
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Reading Lugean's obituary showed how much he accomplished and shared in his lifetime. He was a great man. We always enjoyed our visits with him. Our deepest sympathy to the entire Chilcote family.
JAY STANLEY SR
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Lugean has been a business friend of ours for more than 30-years. We will certainly miss his architectural skills, professional business ethics and most importantly his engaging friendship. Wishing peace and comfort for all the family.
Mike Callahan
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
I'll always remember Lugean as a great boss, friend, mentor, car enthusiast, and the person who gave me, a young 1st Lt. just discharged from the Air Force, his first architectural job back in 1978. My thoughts and prayers go out to all members of the Chilcote family.
Mark Edds
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
I will miss seeing Lugean at the AIA Arkansas State Convention. He would always come by my exhibit booth looking for a few sample rolls of Tyvek Tape to get him through the next year with the various projects he would have at home. He'll be missed by many.
Kay Palmer
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
We are all better people because of the contributions of Lugene! Love and prayers for peace in your souls to all of you!
William CC. Hummel
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Lugean and I were neighbors and close friends all through high school and beyond. We were fraternity brothers. We have maintained communications all these years and was shocked to hear of his untimely passing.
Bill and Dolly
Roger & Kelli Hall
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. We hope to express our deep sympathies and offer our full support. We want you to know that our thoughts are with you.We wish you comfort and peace in this difficult time.
We love you guys,
Roger & Kelli
Randy & Verna Higgins
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
On behalf of the Little Rock office of SimplexGrinnell I wish to express the condolences and prayer support of many of Martin's co-workers. I'd met Lugean on a number of occasions and as his obituary so eloquently notes it was a pleasure to meet such an accomplished businessman who was so active with his family, church, and community.
Kate Schwennsen
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
I had the pleasure of first meeting Lugean in 1999 in Washington, DC, and then had the great joy of spending some time with he and Clara, in a series of nice places overs the next 3 years on the AIA national board. What a wonderful, kind, honorable, and good-humored man, who absolutely adored his family. My thoughts are with Clara and the rest of the family. Lugean will be missed by many.
Sincerely,
Kate
Don Hall & Connie Hall
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss and will keep your family in our prayers.
Steve and Dianne Handrick
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
As I read this obituary, a life well lived is obvious - a legacy was built. Our condolences to all of the Chilcote Faminly.
Annie Robbins
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
Lugean will be missed. His accomplishments and family show just how great a person he was.
I will keep each of you in my prayers