Mr. James Lisanby

James Lisanby, age 71, of Madisonville, KY, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at his residence in Madisonville, KY. Mr. Lisanby was born on November 28, 1944 in Dawson Springs, KY to the late Maurice Lisanby, Sr. and Emma Louise Thorn Lisanby. He retired with the



U. S. Navy having served in the Vietnam War, Japan, Australia, the Philippine Islands, and Hawaii. Mr. Lisanby was a member of the Elm Grove Methodist Church.



Mr. Lisanby is survived by two daughters ~ Jamie Renee Lisanby and Sharon Marie (Jason) Mattson all of Iron River, Michigan; five brothers ~ William Charles Wayne (Karen) Lisanby of Lexington, KY, Maurice (Shirley) Lisanby of Madisonville, KY, Larry Amon Lisanby of Mt. Vernon, IN, David Eugene Lisanby of Madisonville, KY, and Frederick Glenn (Wendy) Lisanby of Lexington, KY; one sister ~ Mary Helen (Frank Ortero) Dancer of Tyner, KY; and five grandchildren.



Preceding Mr. Lisanby in death are his parents.



Visitation for Mr. James Lisanby will be on Friday, August 26, 2016 between 6:00 PM and 8:00 PM at Beshear Funeral Home and Saturday, August 27, 2016 between 9:00 AM and the funeral hour at 11:00 AM at Beshear Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted for Mr. Lisanby at 11:00 AM at Beshear Funeral Home with the Rev. Shelley Caulder and Rev. Trace McCann officiating. The Hopkins County Honor Guard will present military honors at the conclusion of the service.