James O. "Jim" Lacy

"Papa"

Age 87, late of Lockport, passed away peacefully at the Lightways Hospice Home, Joliet surrounded by his loving family. Born in Webster Grove, Missouri, raised in Southern Illinois, lived in Joliet, and a resident of Lockport since 1971. A very proud United States Marine Corps Korean War Veteran serving from 1953 to 1956. A 1952 graduate of University High School, Carbondale, IL. He was an avid painter, talented artist and enjoyed gardening. Above all else he cherished his family, especially spending time with his grandchildren.

Preceded in death by his daughter, Charisse Lacy-Brake (2009); parents, Oland and Beulah (Nee: Foster) Lacy; and one brother, Raymond (Pamela) Lacy.

Survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Harlene (Nee: Sims) Lacy; devoted son, Chad (Mary Beth) Lacy; four grandchildren, Brad (Bridget) Brake, Samantha (Josh) Bodenheimer, Maurie (Matt) Pollack, and Jacob Lacy; great grandchildren, Skylar, Eevie, Charley, and Luke Pollack, and Juliana Bodenheimer. Numerous other cherished family members and many dear friends, and his grand pups also survive. In lieu of flowers, memorials to Lightways Hospice, or St. Joseph School, Lockport in Jim's name would be greatly appreciated.

Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, March 17, 2022, in the O'Neil Funeral Home chapel 1105 E. 9 ^th St. Lockport, IL 60441 at 10:00am. Interment following service at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL. Visitation in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, from 4:00pm until 8:00pm.