James Edward "Jim" Lucas, 76, of Branchland, WV went home to be with the Lord July 29, 2021. He was born July 21, 1945 in Huntington, WV, son of the late Herman Bias and Gurnia Lucas. Jim retired from the WV Dept. of Highways after 35 years of service, loved the Cincinnati Reds and was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was a devoted member of Christ Temple Church, where he was saved on Father's Day 2009 and was baptized and served faithfully as an usher, and was also known to many as "Candy Man" passing out candy. He is survived by his loving wife of 12 years, Donna Sue Porter Lucas. In addition to his wife, he is survived by the loves of his life, daughters, Tina (Charles) McIntosh of Barboursville, WV, Amy Beth (Todd) Caldwell of Barboursville, WV and Sheila (David) Bryant of Logan, WV, one son, Donny (Jessica Whitmore) Burress of Nitro, WV; his pride and joys, five grandchildren, Tyler and Ally Caldwell, Mikayla McIntosh, Ryan (Amber) Bryant, Tylah (Chris) Bryant, and two great-grandchildren, Maddie and Jaxon Bryant; two sisters, Linda Maynard and Pat Bias both of Kenova, WV; one brother, Gary "Red" (Betty) Bias of Huntington, WV; special first cousins, Herbie (Sharon) Lucas of Branchland, WV, Terry Triplett of Branchland, WV; as well as a host of other family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Henson and Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Rd. Huntington, WV 25705, near Barboursville with Pastors Chuck Lawrence and Keith Watters officiating. Burial will follow in Green Valley Cemetery, Branchland, WV with Military Honors performed by the Milton American Legion Post 139 and the West Virginia U.S. Army Honor Guard. The family will receive friends two hours prior to service time on Tuesday at the mortuary.