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Don Lusk Sr.

veteranFeb 3rd, 1927 - Jun 29th, 2016

Funeral:  3 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at First Southern Baptist Church

Visitation:  5-8 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home and from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday at the church

Interment:  Elmwood Cemetery with military honors

 

   Donald “Don” Frank Lusk Sr., age 89, of Flora, Illinois, went to his heavenly home at 9:55 p.m. on  Wednesday, June 29, 2016, at the Flora Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Flora.

   Don was born February 3, 1927, in Flora, the son of Frank A. and Anna M. (McLaughlin) Lusk.  He married Norma Jean Roush on September 10, 1947.  She preceded him in death on February 17, 1992.

   Don was a life-long farmer and bi-vocational pastor.  He pastored churches at Sailor Springs, Ingraham, Cisne, and Arrington Prairie, and was a member and deacon of the former Oak Street Baptist Church.  Don served many years as Chairman of the Clay County Singing Convention and the Walk For Jesus.  He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II in the European Theatre, and was a member of the American Legion and a 50 year member of the Masons.  Don was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather and will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew him.

   He is survived by his daughters: Linda (Larry) Cook of Valier and Cindy Lou (Ronnie) Tate of Salem; sons: Donald Frank (Ruth Ann) Lusk Jr. of Sullivan and Bill (Brenda) Lusk of Flora; 11 grandchildren: Angie (Jeff) Edgmon, Emily Cook, Heidi (Dustin) Hackney, Daniel (Elle) Lusk, Peter (Mychele) Lusk, Christy (Brad) Hamilton, Frank (Kim) Lusk, Brad (Christy) Lusk, Jennifer (Dusty) Lewis, Donna Jean Kresch, and Mark Kresch (friend Chrystal); 29 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers: John (Judy) Lusk of Flora and Kenneth (Linda) Lusk  of Dunlap; sister-in-law: Vernal Roush of Flora; along with a host of nieces, nephews, and many friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, brothers: Alan and Robert Lusk, mother-in-law: Hazel Hinkle, and brother-in-law: Kenneth Roush.

   A funeral service for Don Lusk will be held 3 p.m. Sunday, July 3, 2016, at the First Southern Baptist Church in Flora.   Interment will follow in Elmwood Cemetery, Flora, with military honors.  Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Frank & Bright Funeral Home in Flora and from 2-3 p.m. on Sunday at the church.  Memorial donations in Don’s memory may be given to the Carmi Baptist Children’s Home and will be accepted through the funeral home.

   The family extends many thanks to the administration and staff of the Flora Health Care Center for the excellent care of their father.

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Doug and Marsha Hockman.

June 30th

We are so sorry for your loss.

Carl Wayne Gray

June 30th

My sincerest condolences.

Pat Burt

June 30th

Don was a favorite of the Burt family. My Dad especially loved Don like a brother. He was a walking testimony of his love for the Lord. . .all those years distributing Bible tracts at the Clay County Fair. . .that we all could be as faithful. My prayers to the family.

Trudy Zimmerman

June 30th

Cindy, I loved your dad. He was such a great man. I know your heart is very heavy now but he and your mom are together in such a better place. Love you my friend.

Terry Igert

June 30th

So sorry for your loss! I will pray for your family!

Bud & Linda Martin

June 30th

Donnie, Cindy and Families: We are sorry for you in the loss of your dad. What a good Christian man he was...always smiling and friendly as well. He and his beloved Jeanie are together again! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort and bless you. RIP Don

Judy Bryden

June 30th

My condolences to the family of the kindest, most gentlemanly Christian man I've had the pleasure of knowing. He lived the Christian life we're all taught to live. He impacted many lives and will be so missed.

Rick & Becky (Hunt) Payne

June 30th

So very sorry for your families loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Don was a kind man with a big heart.

Vickie Simpson

June 30th

Where does one start...Bro Don was a blessing to so many. I was blessed to be part of the Jesus Day March he organized for so many years where my daughters and granddaughters came to know him. Always a smile and took the moment to talk to you, a caring talk, not just a hi how are you and bye talk. Prayers for the family.

Gayle and Tom Harris

June 30th

So sad to learn of your fathers passing. He was a very kind hearted man. He will be missed but he has gone to be with your mom, nothing could be finer. Sympathy to all of you.

Becky Grogan

June 30th

Heaven certainly gained an angel! Words can't even begin to express what a kind, thoughtful God loving man he was! My thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Arty & Judy Snell

June 30th

Condolences to the Lusk Family. Don was a Great Christian person. Prayers for the family.

Steve and Cindy Valbert

June 30th

Don was a wonderful Christian man who touched many lives. We certainly will miss him. Our deepest condolences to all of you.

walterene

June 30th

MY goodness so very sorry for the loss of a great godly man... hugs to all.. God bless..

Ruth Steele

June 30th

It is sad but at the same time a Glorious Day in the loss of your loved-one. Bro Don truly loved The Lord, and he definitely had an influence on me in my younger days. He will surely be missed in our neighborhood. Thoughts and Prayers are extended to the family. R.I.P. Bro Don.

Jim Frederick

June 30th

Don was a true christian,enjoyed talking to him and hearing him preach the word ,he has now passed over into glory!!! amen

Wayne & Debbie Martin

June 30th

Have a lot of great memories of brother Don. He knew how to have an abundant life. Always enjoyed the old stories he had to share. I know the Lord will talk to him about the Santa on the roof! Praying for you family, you were truly blessed.

Lacy Bonner

June 30th

Thoughts and prayers are with your family! Don was a wonderful man and loved by all who knew him. He will be greatly missed ❀

Shecanna Seeley

July 1st

Don was a great man so h great values. He will be missed but surely live on through those he taught and in hearts he touched. My sincere condolences are with his extended family.

Judy and Larry Griffith

July 1st

Don will be truly missed by all who knew him. Prayers are going out for the entire Lusk family.

Rodney Mayberry

June 30th

I want to say I am deeply sorry to hear of this great loss. Brother Don done several great things for my family through out the years. He was always loving during the times of our sorrow. He will be missed by so many. As i grew up knowing him as the christmas light man of flora. My deepest sympathy for his family in this sad time. May god be with you all. God bless

Janice Schofield

June 30th

He is celebrating and how can we be sad, we are separated but not for long. He was a good example and friend. Praise the Lord.

Becky(Pearce) Williams

June 30th

Donnie, Ruth Ann, Bill Brenda, Cindy and family So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all the family. Your dad was a great man.

Shelby Persinger

June 30th

He was a great man he will be missed by so many! My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lusk family! R.I.P Don! πŸ™πŸΌπŸ˜’

Rick Blake

June 30th

Bill and all your family. your loss is beyoud beliefe. Don married me 30 years ago and when we lost mom it makes me feel there finally together in such a happy place. I loved Don as a father

Suzanne McClintock

June 30th

Very sad to hear of his passing. He was a wonderful man and I will remember him as the loving Christian man he was. My condolences to his family and friends.

Kirk Family

July 2nd

Bro Larry & Sis Linda, So sorry for your loss. May God comfort you all during this difficult time. Continued prayers. Love, The Kirk's Scott, Dena, Logan, Bailee, and Kynadi

Pam (Glassford) Smith

July 1st

Dear Linda, Donnie, Bill, Cindy and families: What a great man heaven has gained! Your dad meant the world to our family as we were growing up! He was the kindest man and neighbor who helped everyone. He and your mom are surely arm in arm again...singing praises to our Heavenly Father! May we all strive to be like him so we can join them when our time comes!!!

Nina Ruth Huguenin (Lusk)

July 1st

To Donny, Linda, Billy and Cindy you have my deepest sympathy and love. My heart is so heavy, even though it been years, I still remember Uncle Don being "My Hero"...I will always love him for being there when my Dad died and for being my Uncle. I was the lucky one...to have had him in my life and all of you were lucky to have him as your Dad. He will always be apart of my life...until we meet again Uncle Don...Love Nina Ruth

Kim Payne

July 1st

I remember going to church in Sailor Springs when he was the pastor. He was a wonderful man he will be missed. Sorry for your loss

Joanie Thompson

July 1st

Linda, Donny, Bill, and Cindy, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Don was a pillar to his whole family, his church, community, and country. Now he stands before our Lord and Savior whom I am sure has said good job my faithful servant. I know he has ran into the arms of Aunt Jeannie where he will never let go. You have all been so blessed to know a man such as your father and have grown up to have known such love. God bless all of you and please know we all care and pray for you all. Love, Joanie& Bill

Sandy Cox

July 1st

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. It will be a difficult time for your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Allen Ritter

July 1st

Sorry for your loss. I was glad to hear that he got to see part of his Christmas decorations in our display at Brown. We added several more last year but I don't know if he saw those. I know he will be missed by both friends and family. I enjoyed talking with him when I met with him a couple years ago. He was very knowledgeable and interesting.

terry and Diana Strutton major

July 1st

Sympathy goes out to Mr. Lusks family. He was a very loving and caring and kind man. He will be greatly missed.

Brent Schroeder

July 1st

I am so sorry for your loss, but for Mr. Lusk, God has prepared a special place for him. I am thankful to have know him.

Doug & Debbie (Showalters) Slover

July 1st

Our heartfelt condolences to the Lusk family. God Bless.

Steven &Vickie Wriston

July 1st

he was such a nice guy i talked to him every chance i got to see him. i know he was a blessing to all those around him. He will be greatly missed.

Bud and Linda Lents

July 1st

So sorry for the loss of a good man, one that always had a smile and definitely loved and served his Lord. A man that will be missed by us, but welcomed by his Lord.

Kevin and Jana Henry

July 1st

Prayers to the family during this difficult time. Don also had a smile on his face and an uplifting comment to make. He will be missed in the community.

Ken Williams

July 1st

Sister Linda & the Lusk Family, So sorry for your loss. May the Good Lord be with you and your family.

Kevin & Gena Martin

July 1st

So sorry to hear of your families loss. Don was a wonderful man. He was blessed greatly here on earth, just think of his blessings in heaven. I know he will be missed by any. Prayers for your family and friends.

Monte & Nancy Bible

July 1st

We are so sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this time.

Debbie Burt Leininger

July 1st

I have good memories of Don when he would stop by to visit my Dad, Uncle Joe, and Grandpa at Grandpa Burt's house. He loved to talk about the Lord and set a Godly example for his family. Generations of Lusks to come will be blessed because of him.

Mike and Sharon Gray

July 1st

Sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family. Don't was a wonderful person.

Dan& Jane Smith

July 2nd

So sorry for your loss! I remember Don as big man with a smile on his face. More important he was strong in faith and loved his family! You are in our prayers

Judy & Don Oakes

July 2nd

Cindy, I always enjoyed being around your Dad and laughing with him. Such a fine, fine, Christian man. I know he is enjoying heaven with your Mom! He was such a nice guy while here, I know he will be missed. ❀️

Sheila Greenwood

July 2nd

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Great neighbor and man of God.

Judy McCarty

July 2nd

So sorry for your loss. Cindy Lou!

Tammy (Vandaveer) and Benjamin Santiago

July 3rd

Don was the epitome of what it meant to be a servant of Christ. He was a kind, humble man who was a good husband, father and neighbor. As a young girl our family lived near Don and his family. My first memory of him was a when he brought bags of fruit and candy to our house at Christmas. Inside was a tract. Our family did not yet know Christ at the time. Reading that tract was the first time that I remember ever reading John 3:16, "For God so love the world that He gave His only begotten Son"...I also remember Don taking my sisters and me to Vacation Bible School. Don was influential in exposing me to the Gospel and for that I am grateful. He left a legacy and very big shoes to fill.

Mike & Shirl Pearce Bily

July 5th

So sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of your Dad.

Alan Buck

July 3rd

Sympathy is extended to the Family. Sorry for your loss.

Brent, Regina, Kylie & Jesse

July 3rd

Our condolences to The Lusk family.

Pamela and David Cresswell

July 6th

Dear Family: Have been so sorry to know of your loss. Uncle Red was a fine man full of love and a smile for all he met. I'm sure he's got a big grin now in heaven too seeing everybody. Much Love, Pam and Dave

Darla and Richard Fryburger

July 7th

I am so sorry for your loss

 

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