Rev. John Wesley Lusher
(February 4, 1935 - April 5, 2012)

Rev. John Wesley Lusher 77 of Huntington went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 5, 2012, from St. Mary's Medical Center, after a brief illness. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday April 10, 2012, at the End Time Assembly Church, Huntington, with Pastor Charles Cremeans and Rev. Tony Mays officiating. Burial will be in White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Barboursville WV.
John was born on February 4, 1935 in Barboursville WV son of the late James I and Paulena Back Lusher. He was preceded in death by a son, John (Johnny) W. Lusher Jr. John was a retired Minister and computer programmer. John also owned several businesses over the years including Tooley’s Ornamental Iron and Welding and Jonel Enterprises. He served in the US Navy and US Air Force where he was a 1st Lt and fighter jet pilot and instructor. John's passion for Christ, playing the guitar and songwriting led him to record many of his songs, most recently a Gospel CD with his good friend, recording artist Jerry Hanlon. John was also a founding member of End Time Assembly Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years Carolyn Reeves Lusher; two daughters Renee Lusher Argyle and Cindy (Mike) Lusher Collins; Five grandchildren Jared Collins, Zane and Sierra Argyle and Ashley (Sunney) Lusher Freeman and Jason (Michelle) Lusher; Four great-grandchildren Justyn and Mikayli Freeman and Kaytelyn and Emalyn Lusher; two sisters and a brother Rev. Venus (Tom) Arthur and Carol (Gordon) Petry and Rev. Jim (Wanda) Lusher; and several nieces and nephews. John had many special friends including Patricia Edmonds, his church family and his little Dachshund Hershey. Friends may call 6:00-8:00 PM Monday April 9, 2012 at Chapman’s Mortuary, Huntington.
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to End Time Assembly Church, at 130 4th Street Altizer, Huntington WV 25705.
The family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, and staff of St Mary's Medical Center CVICU for their exceptional care and compassion.
"We are confident I say and willing rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord". 2 Corinthians 5:8