James Edward "Jim Ed" Lacey
March 3, 1938 ~ June 6, 2013
Services:
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation:
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD.
James Edward “Jim Ed” Lacey, 75, of Chaptico, MD passed away on June 6, 2013 in Leonardtown, MD. Born on March 3, 1938 in Oakley, MD, he was the son of the late George Albert and Ann Gertrude Quade Lacey. He is survived by his children; James Michael Lacey of Avenue, MD, Victoria Louise “Tina” Nelson (Joe) of Clements, MD, Katherine Ann Cameron (Michael) of Conroe, TX, James Allen Lacey (Kim), and Patricia Diane Lacey both from Chaptico, MD, 5 grandchildren; Blake and Brittany Cameron, Hailey Twigg, and JoeJoe and Nikki Nelson; 3 Great-grandchildren; Trace, Lucas, and Ella Nelson. The mothers of his children; Agnes Hayden and Charlotte Lacey. He is also survived by his siblings; Mary Helen Seymour, John Stephen Lacey (Louise), and Francis Desales Lacey (Barbara) all of Avenue, MD., Sister in law Loraine Lacey of Bushwood, MD , and Barbara Lacey of Avenue, MD, and brother in law Ross Huseman of Abell, MD. James was preceded in death by his siblings; Gertrude Lorraine Hall (John), Eleanor Catherine Russell (Lloyd), and Elizabeth Irene Huseman, Joseph Francis Lacey (Mildred), George Elbert Lacey (Phyllis), Thomas Lenehan Lacey, William McGuire Lacey, and Robert Vincent Lacey. James was a lifelong resident of St. Mary’s County, MD. James worked as a farmer and back hoe operator for Nick Downs Construction, and Earnshaw Brothers. In his lifetime, he enjoyed the company of family, and friends, playing cards, dancing, washing and waxing his cars and helping his son Allen strip tobacco. In later years he spent his time spoiling his grandchildren; watching TV, especially westerns and “Bonanza” and handing out candy to all the residents at the St. Mary’s Nursing Center, where he made many, many friends with the residents and staff.
The family will receive friends on Monday, June 10, 2013 from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM with prayers recited at 7:00 PM in the Mattingley-Gardiner Funeral Home, Leonardtown, MD. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Bushwood, MD with Father Francis Early officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be; Blake Cameron, Stevie Lacey, Charlie Lacey, Jay Helwig, Mike Wathen, and Luther Wolfe. Contributions may be made to the Seventh District Vol. Rescue Squad P.O. Box 7 Avenue, MD 20609.
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“Jim Ed is finally at peace. He has had a hard road to follow. Now he is with his brothers and sisters.”
“Such a kind and gentle man, that’s how I remember Uncle Jim Ed. I can see him and Dad sitting at the card table – and I bet Grandma is there making sure they have plenty to eat and drink. It’s so awful hard to say goodbye, but they are at peace. No pain, no more suffering. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.”
“We will miss seeing Uncle Jim Eddie at St. Marys Nursing Ctr. He was so sweet the last time I saw him when I told him how bad off my father was. So very glad we got to visit with him. Prayers to all of his family. “
“Tina & family, our thoughts an prayers are with all of you. “
“Mike, Allan, Tina, Cathy, & Dianne, we are sorry for this loss but we know he is at peace now and has no more pain. He will be missed by us all but he is with his parents and other brothers and sisters and they are having a fun conversation and playing a game of cards, just like the old days up granddaddy Lacey’s house on Sunday. We are here for you! Love you guys!”
“We will be praying for the family. With deepest sympathy. Love, Gloria, Ronnie & Nathan”
“Diane, So sorry to hear about your dad. Take care. God bless.”
“Mike, My Thoughts & Prayers are with you Friend. I will be thinking about you in the Days ahead, Take care “
“Dad, You were the BEST, I enjoyed my life and time I spent with you. Dad you left many happy and fun memories behind that we can remember for a lifetime you will not be forgotten. Love You Always and Forever Allen and Kim Lacey”
“Dad, may you rest in peace now. Hailey and I will miss you everyday. You were a great father and grandfather. We love you and miss you greatly. Grandma, you take care of dad and feed him good. We love you dad!”
“Our sincerest sympathy to all the family and friends of Uncle Jim Eddie. May he now rest in peace with Our Lord and Blessed Mother and his other family members in Heaven. Be assured of our love, thoughts and prayers. “
“Daddy was an amazing man, his strength and courage surpass any that I have ever seen before. He was such a thoughtful and giving person. He was always there for us and I am going to miss him each and everyday. Knowing that Daddy is at peace now gives me courage to go on. I hope that one day I will be remembered for having strength and courage because I definitely learned from the best. Rest peacefully in heaven Dadddy – your life here on earth was one full of struggles but your eternity will be absolutely wonderful! I love you with all my heart.”
“RIP Jim Ed–My thoughts are with you Mike. Mary Frances”
“Mike so sorry to hear of your loss you are on my prayers and thoughts!”
“Our prayers are with you and your family. I will miss you at St.Mary’s Nursing Center. You were a wonderful friend.”
“I’m sorry to say we lost another great man. Pop Jim Ed was always making sure that everybody else was taken care of. When I was a little boy like 5 or 6 years old I would cry to spend the night with my now Momma T. Pop Jim would make sure I got enough to eat, drink, and would talk to me just like a pop would. He was awesome and I always wanted to go with Tina because it was great to wake up and have that kind of service. Then I would get to go fishing in the pond and ride 4-wheelers with Allie. Please keep My Momma T and the entire Lacey family in your prayers and close to your hearts. I love you Momma T.”
“RIP uncle Jim Eddie, condolences to the family for your loss.”
“”Mike, my prayers and thoughts are with you.”
“To the Lacey Family: You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.”
“Mike, so sorry for your loss. You have a friend that is here for you.”
“Diane, Sorry to here about your dad. Always remember anything you do and the thoughts you have he is watching over you. God Bless Mark Jenkins”
“May you take comfort in knowing an angel is watching over you. Just know that you are very close in our thoughts and prayers. Our children will keep you forever in their hearts. All my love.”
“Allen , Kim and the entire family, we are saddened to hear about Jim Eds PASSING, PLEASE KNOW THAT YOU AND YOUR WHOLE FAMILY ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS DURING THIS TIME.”
“To all my family, we will all truly miss my Dad. I will miss him not sitting in his chair to greet me when I come home. He was a great grandfather to my children and couldn’t wait to see them when we came home,and hated to see us leave.I want to thank all my family for all they did for Dad. I know in my heart Dad is at peace now. I know he is no longer with us, but he has left us with everlasting memories. I love you all.”
“Allen and Kim, We are so sorry to hear of your loss of your father. We know you all were very close and he will be missed greatly by his family. Our prayers and thoughts are with the entire family. If you need something do not hesitate to just pick up the phone and call. Aunt Lee,Uncle Lenny, Lori,Donnie, Nick, Debi, Becca and Tre'”
“Mike, Tina & Family, We are so sorry to here about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.”
“Mike, Allan, Tina, Cathy & Dianne — we are so sorry to hear of Uncle Jim Eddie’s passing. A true Lacey; he was a wonderful, kind-hearted, quiet-spoken man. Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. With much love, Tony and Sharon Quade-Lacey”
“Tina, very sorry to hear about your Dad. Keep all the memories, will keep you in my prayers.”
“Tina and family We are so sorry for your lost, we wish we could be their, our pray are with ya’ll “
“Allan and Diane, I’m so sorry for your loss. I have many fond memories visiting with your dad in the kitchen. We would talk about the latest critters and life on the farm. My love to you both. Your Neighbor, Nan”
“Allen, sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. “