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Wednesday, March 15 2023

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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of James! I appreciated giving Elizabeth and I rides to church when we were younger. He was such a great man with a great family. Thinking of you all!

Posted by Jerri Wilborn (Allen) on 03/16/2023 - 07:17 PM

We are so sorry to hear of your loss but so happy that he has reached his goal “heaven”. Prayers for all of you��

Posted by Cindy and Ray Clark on 03/16/2023 - 07:44 PM

Sending our deepest condolences and prayers for Glenda and the family. We will greatly miss this dear friend!

Posted by Billy and Geraldine Glasscock on 03/16/2023 - 08:07 PM

So very sorry for your loss. He was a fine man. Prayers Betsy

Posted by Betsy Newcomb Long on 03/16/2023 - 08:14 PM

Glenda, prayers for you and your family in the passing of James. His family was so special to him. May you be give peace and comfort in the days ahead. I enjoyed seeing and talking with the two of you when I last say him in the drug store.

Posted by NANCY MARSHALL ALDER on 03/16/2023 - 09:00 PM

Mr. Lacks was such a wonderful man, and we are so grateful we were able to get to know him. Shelly and I are thinking of the family. Please know that we are lifting you all in prayer. Sincerely, Shelly Sydnor Edmonds & Joy Sydnor Lee

Posted by Joy Lee & Shelly Edmonds on 03/16/2023 - 09:16 PM

I am broken-hearted to learn of Mr. Lack’s passing. I will always remember his quick wit and teasing ways, his devotion to his family, his integrity and the manner in which he shared his faith. Please know that he will be missed by many. Sending love and prayers.

Posted by Shannon Facchina on 03/17/2023 - 05:52 AM

James was 1 of my most influential Mentors during my rookie police officer years @ Kenbridge PD in the early 90's. He taught me alot and backed me up many times when no one else was close. He litterally saved me from potentially being injured on 1 arrest of a violent drug addict. I looked up to him on personal and professional advice and he always gave it to me straight weather I liked it or not! On late shifts I would call 994 and he would always take time to stop and have coffee. He was my friend, my mentor and I considered him a War Hero even tho he rarely spoke about his Vietnam Combat experience. He was truly one of the Finest Americans!

Posted by Johnny Burch on 03/17/2023 - 06:33 AM

Jason, My heart hurts for you and your family. Your Dad was truly one of a kind! He gave me the only ticket I ever got! I respected him and enjoyed listening to stories on midnight shifts when I was a dispatcher in South Hill. Heaven gained a good one! Penny

Posted by Penny Chinault on 03/17/2023 - 06:38 AM

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for family and friends.

Posted by Pamela Yoder on 03/17/2023 - 07:44 AM

It was my pleasure to have been one of his dispatchers during his career with the State Police. Always professional, respectful and dedicated. So sorry for your loss. Rest in Peace Unit 994

Posted by Susie Barbour on 03/17/2023 - 07:56 AM

Glenda, Jason, Amy, Conner and Micah & family, So sorry to learn of James' death but so thrilled he is now with his loving Saviour and I know he is already at work with his Lord!! He was always quite a character, but a great funny guy who always had that serious side!!. Enjoyed our many talks about everything, but especially our faith. He will be missed!! RIP our dear friend!! If you need us for anything please do not hesitate to call!! God Bless Each of You. Sending our love and prayers!!

Posted by Margaret and Jack Richards on 03/17/2023 - 09:29 AM

Glenda and Jason, I am so sorry to hear of James' passing. God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.

Posted by Jackie Conner on 03/17/2023 - 09:42 AM

So very sorry to hear of Jim passing. We were roommates in VSP basic training. Jim was a wonderful man and Master Trooper. Prayers for his family.

Posted by Lane McComas on 03/17/2023 - 11:30 AM

Mrs. Lacks My sincere condolences on your loss.

Posted by Joe Peters on 03/17/2023 - 01:58 PM

Glenda so sorry for youross. My God's peace bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Posted by Jacquelyn Beck May on 03/17/2023 - 02:15 PM

Glenda so sorry for youross. My God's peace bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Posted by Jacquelyn Beck May on 03/17/2023 - 02:17 PM

Glenda so sorry for youross. My God's peace bring you comfort during this difficult time.

Posted by Jacquelyn Beck May on 03/17/2023 - 02:17 PM

Glenda and family, I am so sorry for your loss. He will be missed, keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Louise and Reggie

Posted by Louise T Callis on 03/17/2023 - 03:50 PM

A fine man, gone to soon. Condolences to the family.

Posted by Alton L Dalton on 03/17/2023 - 03:50 PM

Glenda, Jason, Amy, and grandchildren, our thoughts and prayer are with you during this time. May your memories sustain you in the days and months ahead. Find comfort in knowing that he is God's hands where there is no suffering or pain. God be with all of you and know that for James it is not the end but the beginning of his beautiful heavenly life and you will see him him again.

Posted by Hazel and Paul Willis on 03/17/2023 - 04:48 PM

I am deeply sorry to hear of James passing. He was a good christian man and a friend to all.

Posted by Greg Elam on 03/17/2023 - 05:04 PM

James was one of the first Troopers I met as a young rookie officer on the Chase City police department. He was always professional and carried himself with stregth,character and dignity. I was very honored to know him ans spend time with him. A true testament to him is his son Jason who I went through police academy with and consider a good friend and great police officer and Christian just like his father. James will truly be missed,but what a legacy he has left. Rest easy Trooper, your work is done and the suffering is over. Sincerely, Shane Johnson

Posted by Shane Johnson on 03/18/2023 - 07:43 AM

Glenda, Jason, Amy, Conner, Micah and family We are so very sorry to hear of James’ passing but so thankful he is now with our Lord and Saviour and the pain and suffering is over; we know that he is already busy helping where he can. We pray your precious memories will sustain you. He was a special person and we will miss our talks with him, especially when we talked of our faith. Our love and prayers are with you all. God Bless You All!

Posted by Jack and Margaret Richards on 03/18/2023 - 11:58 AM

Jason & family, we are sorry for your family’s loss. We lift prayers for your comfort and strength in the difficult days ahead. He was an honorable and faithful servant to his family, his country and to God. Go rest high on that mountain. Your work on Earth is done. Steve & Dale

Posted by Dale Weakley on 03/18/2023 - 01:28 PM

Such a good man. He was a cousin to my Daddy (Jerry Lacks)

Posted by Dee Dee Gregory on 03/18/2023 - 02:29 PM

So sorry to hear of this cousins' passing. prayers for all the family. He will be missed.

Posted by Jerry A Lacks on 03/18/2023 - 09:41 PM

To the family of trooper Lax: My condolences for your loss.

Posted by W. G. Smith on 03/19/2023 - 02:13 AM

Glenda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We remember James' wit and friendly smile.

Posted by Tom and Phyllis Palmore on 03/19/2023 - 12:09 PM

Glenda, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Jason. We remember James' friendly smiles. Thinking about happy times seems to help the sad times pass.

Posted by Tom & Phyllis Palmore on 03/19/2023 - 12:14 PM

Glenda Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We remember James'smile as he would tell a funny story. Thinking about happy times seems to help us work through sad times

Posted by Phyllis Palmore on 03/19/2023 - 01:46 PM

Glenda, God bless and comfort you in the days ahead.

Posted by Jackie Conner on 03/20/2023 - 12:29 PM

Glenda and Jason, Eugene and I are so sorry to hear about James. He was such a fantastic person and trooper. Hasnt been that long since we saw you all in Victoria Restuarant and it was so good to see him...Praying for you both. He will be missed.. Kathy and Eugene Ashworth.

Posted by Kathy Ashworth on 03/20/2023 - 04:52 PM

Very sorry to hear of James passing. Out thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Posted by Norma Tisdake on 03/21/2023 - 06:22 AM

I have knew a more committed individual to the lord. God Bless.

Posted by Gordon Erby on 03/22/2023 - 02:10 PM

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. So sorry for your loss. The Lord will give you strength.

Posted by Haynie and Shirley Hite on 03/24/2023 - 12:37 AM

Retired Master Trooper, James Lee Lacks, 78, of Kenbridge, VA went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his parents, Simuel E. and Bessie M. Lacks; a sister, Alice Beverley and brothers, Raleigh, Simuel and Manuel. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Glenda H. Lacks; and his son, Jason Lacks (Amy); PaPa to Connor Lacks and Micah Lacks all of Kenbridge. Also surviving is a sister, Dolly Ann Owens (Leon) and brothers, Carlton (Linda) and Travis (Judy); cousins, nieces, nephews and extended family. James served our country in the 1^st Battalion 9^th Marines during the Vietnam War. He retried as a Master Trooper with the Virginia Department of State Police after 32 years of service. He was a deacon and devoted member of the Tussekiah Baptist Church, where the family will receive friends Sunday, March 19, 2023 from 2PM until start of services at 2:30PM. Interment in the church cemetery with honors. In lieu of flowers please consider memorial donations to: Tussekiah Baptist Church, 3514 Crymes Road, Meherrin, VA 23954. Clarke Funeral Home, Kenbridge, in charge of arrangements.