James Harold Gordon Lacy Sr.

James Harold "Gordon" Lacy, Sr. January 12, 1946-July 31, 2026 James Harold “Gordon” Lacy, Sr. was born in Benton Harbor, Michigan on January 12, 1946, the youngest of four children born to William D. Lacy, Sr. and Doris L. (Franklin) Lacy. He entered this world at 11:57 p.m. on a Saturday evening at Mercy Hospital. He attended Seeley McCord Elementary School, Benton Harbor Junior High School, and Benton Harbor High School, graduating with the Class of 1964. In February 1965, James enlisted in the United States Army, proudly serving his country at Schofield Barracks in Hawaii and in Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge, he began a career at the Bendix Lakeshore Plant. Over the next 30 years, he remained a dedicated employee through the company’s transitions from Bendix to AlliedSignal Corporation and later Robert Bosch Corporation. In 1997, James and his beloved wife and queen, Veda Marie (Mitchell) Lacy, retired to Clarksville, Tennessee. In 2004, they relocated to San Antonio, Texas to be closer to family. James accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age while attending Union Memorial A.M.E. Church under the evangelistic ministry of Reverend Artillie E. McClinton. Though he experienced seasons of wandering, on October 1, 1976, he wholeheartedly recommitted his life to Christ. That renewed commitment became the foundation of his life and remained steadfast until his final breath. Called into ministry, James became a licensed and ordained minister of the Gospel. He preached his first sermon, “God Is Still on the Throne,” based on Isaiah 6:1–4, on May 1, 1983, at Pentecostal Temple Church of God in Christ in South Haven, Michigan. He later served as Interim Pastor of First Community Church in Clarksville, Tennessee, for nearly two years. Studying and teaching God’s Word was both his passion and his calling. He faithfully lived by the biblical instruction to “study to show yourself approved,” and often shared one of his favorite Scriptures: “Mark the perfect man, and behold the upright: for the end of that man is peace.” —Psalm 37:37 (KJV) On December 11, 1967, James married his love, Veda Marie Mitchell. Together they welcomed James Jr. and Ingrid Elaine Williams. Although they divorced in 1974, God restored their love, and they remarried on January 15, 1977. Their family was later blessed with William Stanhope Lacy. James was also the proud father of Renee A. Lacy, Bernard G. Partee, and Marc A. (Cassie) Doss; and the cherished grandfather of twelve and great-grandfather of seven. Left to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Veda; his children James Jr., Renee, and Bernard; as well as many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and dear friends. James was preceded in death by his parents, William Douglas Lacy, Sr. and Doris Louise Lacy; his brother, William D. Lacy Jr.; his sisters, Doris Mae and Barbara Sharon; his children, William Stanhope Lacy (who unfortunately gave his life in service to his country while serving in the United States Air Force in 2003), Ingrid Elaine Williams, and Marc A. Doss; along with his grandparents, aunts, and uncles. James will be remembered as a faithful servant of God, a devoted husband, a loving father and grandfather, and a man whose life reflected unwavering faith, enduring love, and genuine compassion for others. He loved God. He loved his family. He loved mankind. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Eagles Flight Advocacy & Outreach, 26520 Fire Dance, Boerne, Texas 78006. The church service will be livestreamed at this link: https://control.resi.io/webplayer/video.html?id=abef79f0-3697-4a34-876d-7e53674c3f4e

James Harold Gordon Lacy Sr.

January 12, 1946 - July 31, 2026