Pastor James Michael Lucas, 78, of Ceredo, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 6, 2022. He was born June 19, 1944 in Cabell County, a son of the late, Lonzo and Vicie Swanson Lucas. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Isaacs Lucas; one son, Jonathan David Lucas; one granddaughter, Cassandra Fitzegerald-Lucas and by four siblings, Clovis, Joe, Glena and Evelyn. He pastored numerous churches over the years and retired from Chapmanville Church of God. He is survived by one daughter, Alisa Lucas Brown (Douglas); three sons, Michael Keith Lucas, James Rodney Lucas (Mary Ann) and Mark Anthony Lucas; three sisters, Vesta Coleman, Violet Gue, Kathy Beckett (Bernard); two brothers, Ed Lucas and Gail Lucas (Barbara); five grandchildren, Adam Brown (Amelia), Lucas Brown, Sarah Lucas, Michael Aaron Lucas and Derrick Lucas; and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, September 9, 2022 at the East Lynn Church of God with Pastor Jody Lucas officiating. Burial will follow in Community Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at East Lynn Church of God. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the East Lynn Church of God Ministry to Israel, 23908 East Lynn Road; Wayne, WV 25570. Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to www.timeformemory.com/wallace.
