John Luksus II

John James

Luksus II (Jr.)

1935 - 2013 OLD BENNINGTON John James Luksus II (Jr.), 78. Adopted at birth, 28 September 1935 by Vestel & Billie Nell Pirtle-Lott of Amarillo, Texas, a newspaperman and heir to the largest ranch in Texas located in Pecos, Texas and named Gene Vestel Lott. Gene graduated from Maryland University and received a BA in English Literature with aspirations to become a writer like his adopting father. Instead he was co-owner of UPSTREET BOUTIQUE and then, after a devastating fire, opened OASIS as full owner. He was well-known and loved throughout the Bennington Area. He is survived by his older brother, James Henry Luksus a/k/a Tzaims Luksus and has lived at Buckthorne Hall, 18 Walloomsac Road, Old Bennington, since he reunited with his birth brother February 1966. Together they traveled the world, always returning to Old Bennington where they shared their adventures with all the local children and people willing and/or able to accept their vision and experiences. FUNERAL NOTICE: John/Gene is at home in State. Burial will be announced depending upon the weather. Viewing at Buckthorne Hall is by private invitation, however, when the date of his burial is decided, any of his friends and/or acquaintances who loved and cherished him are invited to his interment. Flowers and card messages may be left at the front gate of Buckthorne Hall located on Walloomsac Road where Fairview Street ends, or brought to his gravesite. Mark Shea of Shea Funeral Homes at Hanson-Walbridge can be contacted to arrange for a private viewing and any further information concerning the date of the interment. If any have a personal friendship with Tzaims Luksus may call him at 802-442-0123 or email him: tzaimsluksusfrst@earthlink.net.