James D. Lutz, 78, of Madisonville, KY passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at Brighton Cornerstone Healthcare in Madisonville.

He was born on November 18, 1938 in Manitou, KY to the late Virgie and Robert Lutz. He formerly worked at Renshaw Construction and was a member of Concord General Baptist Church in Manitou. James enjoyed golfing, deer hunting and loved UK Basketball.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.

Survivors include his wife of fifty-four years, Geraldine Lutz; sons, Ray Lutz and Gary Lutz both of Madisonville and Tim Lutz of Symsonia, KY; grandsons, Jacob Lutz and Chaz Lutz; granddaughters, Ariel Young and husband, Al, Sarah Neathery and husband, Leif and Hailee Lutz; great-granddaughters, Alyson Young, Emma Young and Rayleigh Neathery; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, December 5, 2016 in the chapel of Harris Funeral Home in Madisonville with Pastor Eddie Fleming officiating. Burial to follow at Concord Cemetery in Manitou.

Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Sunday and from 9 a.m. until the funeral hour Monday at the funeral home.