James (Jim) Lukehart, Jr., 68, of Waskom, TX, went to be with his Lord on December 15, 2013. He is preceded in death by his mother, Mary Hardin; his father, Max Simpson and his grandparents, Wash and Betty Henson. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Francine Lukehart, and his children, son, James W. Lukehart, III of Houston, TX; daughter, Becky Salinas, and her husband, Dominic, of Corpus Christi, TX; and one granddaughter, Victoria Salinas, of Corpus Christi, TX. He is also survived by his uncle, Jack Henson, cousins Sue Bryant, Kim Morris (Mike), Lee Stratton (Duard), Billy Cato, and numerous nieces and nephews. Jim and his wife have been actively involved in several southern Baptist churches over the years where Jim has served as deacon for many years. Jim has served faithfully in numerous local and international mission opportunities. Jim has coordinated many international mission trips. Jim's passion was for the people of India and was an avid supporter of Hopegivers International , Inc. Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 19, from 6 to 8 pm at Downs Funeral Home in Marshall, TX. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church Waskom at 11:00 am on Friday, December 20, 2013. Graveside services will be held December 22, 2013 at Sinton Cemetery in Sinton, TX. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Hopegivers International, Inc., P.O. Box 8808, Columbus, GA 31908.