Morris Henry Lusk
October 30, 1926 ~ September 24, 2019
Born in:
Buncombe Co., NC
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Asheville Butterfly TrailMorris Henry Lusk, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2019.
A native of Buncombe Co., Morris was the son of the late Grady H. and Geneva Webb Lusk. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Wilma Payne Lusk, who passed last September, and by siblings, Clyde Lusk, Carl Lusk, and Wilma Aldredge.
Mr. Lusk proudly served his country during WWII in the U.S. Navy. He was a graduate of Leicester High School, and retired from Pilot Freight Carriers. He was also a member of Newfound Baptist Church and the Biltmore Masonic Lodge.
Surviving are his daughter, Karon King (Gerald); sons, Mike Lusk (Karen), Gary Lusk (Gwen), and Mark Lusk (Tina); grandchildren, Kevin (Bridget), Brandon (Atlas), Greg (Melinda), Mitchell (Stacey), Michael (Christy), Chris (Katie), Matthew (Brooke), Miranda, and Mackenzie; and 18 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Lusk will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday at Newfound Baptist Church, with Rev. Bradley Johnson officiating. Interment with Military Honors will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be great-grandsons Logan Lusk, Mason Lusk, Braydon King, Brody King, and Nolan Lusk, and grandson Roy Lusk.
His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
The family would like to express their appreciation to Four Seasons Hospice and to the caregivers at Harmony at Reynolds Mountain.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Newfound Baptist Church, P.O. Box 6, Leicester, NC 28748.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
Services
Visitation: September 28, 2019 10:00 am
Newfound Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Funeral Service: September 28, 2019 11:00 am
Newfound Baptist Church
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Burial: September 28, 2019 12:00 pm
Newfound Baptist Church Cemetery
New Leicester Highway
Leicester, NC 28748
828-252-3535
Funeral Home Assisting The Family:
Groce Funeral Home - Patton Ave.
1401 Patton Ave.
Asheville, NC 28806
(828)252-3535
http://grocefuneralhome.com
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To the Lusk , I am sorry for your loss . Your father was a kind and generous man. i was very honored to have known him . GOD bless you all.
I was so sorry to hear about Morris. Please know that the family is in my thoughts and prayers. I first met your Dad in the mid 60’s when I worked for a rug manufacture and he worked for Pilot. He was always such a gentleman.
So sorry to hear about your Dad. Prayers for the family
Morris was such a nice, gentle man. His mother and mine were sisters but twenty years apart, and, as it turns out, he was twenty years older than me. I saw him over the years and always liked him, but I really got to talk with him more when he took Wilma, and I took my mother, to the same beauty shop every Friday at 10:00 or so. He was always in a cheerful mood and this brightened the day for us. I hope you all find comfort in the many wonderful memories you have of your dad, grandfather, and great grandfather.
Tommy and I are so sorry for your loss of such a great man. He pick up the freight where I worked for 14 years. I so enjoyed our talks about what was going on in the world. I cherished those times. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Morris and my Dad (Arizona Jim) were good friends and truck drivers together. I always enjoyed seeing him and Wilma out. May you all find peace in knowing he is in the arms of the Lord now🌹 God bless you⚘
So sorry to hear about the lose of your dad, our thoughts and prayers are with you.