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1926 - 2007
 Joseph “Johnny” Lusher, Jr., 80 of Barboursville, WV passed away Friday, January 19, 2007 at his residence. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:00 pm Monday, January 22, 2007 at Forest Memorial Park, Milton, by Pastor Bob Browning. He was born November 14, 1926 in Cabell County, a son of the late Joseph and Hazel Hensley Lusher. He retired after 44 years of service as an electrician with the C & O Railroad, and was a veteran of the US Army. He was also preceded in death by his siblings, J. I. Lusher, L. Lyle Lusher, Pauline Beckner and Imogene Leep. He is survived by his loving wife of 561/2 years, Betty Leep Lusher; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and John Spoor of Barboursville, and Robin and Richard Briscoe of Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Daniel, Sarah and Rachel Spoor and Rebecca and Bradley Briscoe; siblings, Leonard Lee Lusher of Barboursville, Dan D. Lusher of Turlock, CA, and Christine Sturgeon and her husband Gerald of Barboursville; several neices, nephews, cousins and a host of close friends. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 pm at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Huntington, Box 464, Huntington, Wv 25709. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. |
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There are currently 14 condolences.
Chris Lusher
clusher@houston.rr.com
Wednesday February 14, 2007 at
3:27 PM
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I am so very sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny. I had no idea he was ill. My prayers are with Aunt Betty, Robin, and Karen, and all of the family. I have so many wonderful memories playing as a child at his and Uncle Lee's house. I hope he is with dad now. RIP Uncle Johnny.
Love,
Chris Lusher
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Dan Lusher Sr.
Monday February 5, 2007 at
1:58 PM
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I will miss Johnnhy very much as he was allways a great help to me as in giving advice about anythin I wanted to know and I loved him dearly. We used to box each other when I was a kid on twenty-sixth street. I know I will be thiniking of him daily with all my love. Dan
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Matt Lusher and Tracy Thomsic
mlusher@comcast.net
Monday January 29, 2007 at
1:56 AM
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It was very sad to hear of uncle Johnny's passing. Of course Dad had let us know Johnny's condition, so it wasn't entirely unexpected. I only wish we could have come out to visit in time. I'll always remember the good times our family had visiting and how Johnny made us feel welcome. And of course, we shared a birthday!
Tracy lost her dad a couple of years ago, so she knows what you're going through now. She sends her deepest sympathies as well. God bless and comfort all of you.
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Nathan Lusher
nlusher@charter.net
Thursday January 25, 2007 at
10:45 PM
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I didn't get to spend very much time him, but Uncle Johnny was very special to me. when my family and I went back home in 2003, he was very sick and couldn't make any contact with us but he still wanted us to come over and meet my wife and children. He was a very kind and loving person. Aunt Betty, Karen, Robin and family, my family and I will keep you in our prayers.
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Danny Lusher Jr.
lushfin@sbcglobal.net
Thursday January 25, 2007 at
2:43 PM
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Aunt Betty, Karen and Rob I'll miss uncle Johnny so much! He was such a great uncle to me. Even though I'm out here in california, I would always think of him and how he was the patriarch of ourfamily. I have told my children about him and how he always helped people with anything they needed. I wish I could have known him better and I wish my children could have met him. My fondess memories of going on vacation with my family is all the times we would go to Uncle Johnny's and uncle Lee's house and being with all the family and just listening to uncle Johnny and Uncle Lee tell jokes and laugh all day. I'll miss him a lot!! I love you aunt Betty, and I'm going to come soon and I want some tomato dumplings and biscuits and gravy. Love Danny
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Tim & Devin
Tuesday January 23, 2007 at
3:45 PM
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Just wanted to pass on a wod of encouragment. We are sorry for your loss. Hope you will find comfort in the next few days, knowing he is resting in heaven, waiting on us all.
God Bless
Tim & Devin Smith
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lacretia bacon
sunbirdphx@yahoo.com
Monday January 22, 2007 at
6:26 PM
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So sorry to hear about this...my prayers are with you, Aunt Betty, as well as the rest of the family. This is when it's really bad being far away as I can't be there to help....love, Lacretia and family.
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June Lusher Whitney
juniering@yahoo.com
Monday January 22, 2007 at
2:10 PM
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I've very sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny passing on. He was always very special to me from my youth up. My family and I really enjoyed visiting with him and Aunt Betty, when we were out there back in 2002. He had several stories to share with us. And, we talk about those stories from time to time. I am so happy my husband and kids got to meet him and spend time with him. I wish I could be there now to say my final good-byes. I loved him very much. And, I will always miss him.
Love, Junie
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David D. Lusher
chfdave@gmail.com
Monday January 22, 2007 at
12:32 PM
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Time spent at Uncle Johnny and Aunt Betty's house during the family's visits back home are some of my happiest memories from childhood. As I reached adulthood and now middle age myself I've continued to enjoy the quiet wisdom drawn from the life of man so devoted to his family. Uncle Johnny has left a tremendous legacy and will be greatly missed. Love, your nephew David in Calfornia
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Sherry Blankenship
cblankenship@mllnet.com
Monday January 22, 2007 at
10:13 AM
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I am very sorry about Johnny. Last time I was home I was rushed because Dickie's Aunt had passed away. We were in and out in two days and I said the next time I come home I want to go see some of my family that I haven't got to see for a long time. I miss everyone very much. I only get to see my brother, Gordon, but once a year. Life is just one big hurry all the time and now I regret not making the time to go just a little bit out of my way to see someone I'll never get to see again.
Johnny always had a smile on his face and a hug to give you but most of all he made you feel like he was glad to see you. I miss everyone very much.
Love Sherry
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Gordon and Carol Petry
Monday January 22, 2007 at
9:37 AM
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Was a special cousin, worked with and spent time hunting together in mountians,will be missed by both of us. Will pray for you Betty and children.
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Sunday January 21, 2007 at
7:09 PM
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Barbara Calhoun
barbob317@cs.com
Sunday January 21, 2007 at
7:09 PM
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Karen and John I don't know if you will remember me and my late husband Robert Calhoun, from CSX, or not but Bobby thought so much of Joe and enjoyed working with him at the C&O shops. I just wanted to express my condolences to you and your family. Barbara Calhoun
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Stephanie Lusher
stephanielusher@aol.com
Sunday January 21, 2007 at
5:14 PM
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I'm very sorry to hear about Uncle Johnny's passing. I wish I could be there.
Love,
Stephanie
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