Obituary – James Allen Lusby – Benton, IL

James Allen Lusby, 52, of Benton, died Friday, August 28, 2015 at his home.

James LusbyMr. Lusby’s wishes were to be cremated. A Memorial Graveside Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 26, 2015 at the Sursa Cemetery of Mt. Vernon, IL. There will be no visitation. Family and friends are asked to go directly to the cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Leffler – Poulson Funeral Home of Benton.

James was born on November 26, 1962 in Joliet, IL, the son of Mikul Don Lusby-Jones and Donna Annalee (Funkhouser) Lusby.

He and his mother owned and operated Lusby’s Janitorial Service in the Lemont, IL area.

James enjoyed evening walks, watching 1970’s and 80’s era television programs and movies, collecting Hot Wheels cars, his cat, and Chicago Bears football.

He is survived by his sister Carrie Plascencia and husband Joe of Joliet, IL; a brother Don Lusby and wife Linda of Chicago Ridge, IL; three nieces: Samantha, Lindsey and Lilyanna; three nephews: Keith and wife Shannon, Eric, and Alejandro; two great-nephews: Damyen and Apollo; a great-niece Bella; two aunts: Elizabeth Overbey of Benton, and Sara Jones of Sharon, TN; and numerous loving cousins.

James was preceded in death by his parents; and a niece Chantrese.

To leave online condolences to the family or to share memories of James, visit www.lpfuneralhome.com

 

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