James Frank Lukas

James Frank Lukas, 79, of Conway (last 19 years), previously of North Little Rock, passed away Tuesday Sept. 1, 2015 at Conway Regional Medical Center. He was born in North Little Rock on April 20, 1936 to Frank and Maurine Lukas. James is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Tom. Jim served in the US Marine Corp and retired from the US Army National Guard. He was a machinist for 41 years with the Union Pacific Railroad. Jim was a competitive shooter on a national level and earned the highest civilian marksmanship honor, Distinguished Rifleman, in 1982 while with the US Army Arkansas National Guard Rifle Team. He was a Life and Endowment Member of the NRA. Jim enjoyed rifle and pistol shooting, deer hunting, riding his Harley and listening to country music. He also cherished his time with his children and especially his grandchildren. Jim was always a jokester, having fun with the waitresses and others he met in the community. Jim is survived by his wife of 34 years, Alice Flesher Lukas;, four sons, Joe Lukas (Sarah), John Lukas, Jeff Lukas, Greg Peters (Amanda); six grandchildren, Joey, BreAnna, Kealey, Nick, Wyatt, Brooklyn; one great-granddaughter, Victoria; brother, Bill Lukas (Loretta); sister-in-law, Nancy Lukas; two nephews, Randy (Valerie), Mark (Paula); and niece, Melissa. Catholic Mass will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 8th at Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd. North Little Rock, Ark. 72116. Christian burial, with full military honors, will follow at Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 7, 2015 at Roller-Owens Funeral Home (501)-791-7400. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.