Charleston, South Carolina
James Patrick Luhrs WEST ASHLEY - James Patrick Luhrs, 85, of West Ashley, the husband of Mary Skuhra Luhrs, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, November 28, 2009. He was born in Charleston, the son of Harry J. Luhrs and Mary V. Keenan Luhrs, on Monday, December 10, 1923. Mr. Luhrs graduated from Bishop England High School, Class of 1941. After graduation he enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corps, serving our country as a Staff Sergeant during World War II. Mr. Luhrs went on to work for and retire from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 704, Elk's Lodge 242, SC Irish Society and NARFE. He was one of the first men to run the Cooper River Bridge in the 1950's. Mr. Luhrs was a consistent Hand Ball Champion for years and won many trophies in tournament play. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary S. Luhrs; two daughters, Patricia Luhrs Ludwick, Barbara Luhrs and two grandchildren, Allison and Erin Ludwick. The relatives and friends of Mr and Mrs. James P. Luhrs are invited to attend his Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 Noon, Wednesday, December 2, 2009, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. The Rite of Committal will be held in Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, December 1, 2009, at the James A. McAlister Funeral Home, 1620 Savannah Hwy. Charleston. The Vigil Service will be held at 5:00 p.m. Condolence messages may be sent to his guest book at our website, www.charlestonfunerals.com. Arrangements are by JAMES A. MCALISTER, INC. 766-1365. Visit our guestbook at www.postandcourier.com/deaths
Dear Mary, Patricia, & Barbara,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We just now found out about Jamie's passing. May God bless your family and give you joy in remembering all the wonderful times you had with him.
Ted Luhrs Family
December 26, 2009
I was saddened to hear of Uncle Jamie's death. My thoughts and prayers are with Aunt Mary, Pattie and Barbara. I wish that I could be there with you all.
Terri Luhrs
December 01, 2009
To Barbara and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Barbara and Sam Mathewes
Barbara Mathewes
December 01, 2009 | Charleston, SC
To our dear Mary, Pat and Barbara: We wish we were there in person to wrap our arms around you to comfort you, but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Sue and Greg Balch, Sr.
November 30, 2009 | Raleigh, NC
To Mary,Pat,Barbara @ Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with Jamie and you . Mr. Lurhs was a great family man and had a good life. May God bless all our family and friends past,present and future.
Roessler,Paul Jr, Paul 111, Adam Ferrara
Paul Ferrara
November 29, 2009 | Charleston, SC
To Barbara, and the Family, to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord. May God continue to bless and keep you.
Jametta L. King
November 29, 2009 | Charleston, SC
