James “Jim” E. “Jimbo” Bucy Jr., 34, of Patoka passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021, at Salem Township Hospital. Jim grew up in the United Pentecostal Church in Patoka. He was a proud Patoka Warrior offering his athletic abilities to both the school’s basketball and baseball teams. His competitive spirit carried on to his love of professional sports. Jim never missed a game where the St. Louis Rams, Blues, and especially the Cardinals were playing. His knowledge on player’s stats was remarkable and he liked to share this knowledge with others. He enjoyed watching classic 80’s wrestling and loved listening to oldies music. Jim had a passion for cooking and creating his own spice combinations to add unique flavor to his dishes. His food creation skills were much appreciated at his place of employment, the Fast Stop in Patoka. He was a champion for any animal that was mistreated, rescuing them, and placing them in a loving home. Jim was an amazing uncle who always made time for his niece Destiny, taking her to the movies and out to eat Chinese. Jim had a special patience with children, treating them with kindness. He was reliable and loyal, making sure to be available to help with his niece Destiny, and his nephew Xander. Jim will be deeply missed and remembered loving by all his family and friends.
Day Macz Funeral Home in Patoka is privileged to be assisting the family of Jim Bucy, Jr. with arrangements. A celebration of life service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the United Pentecostal Church in Patoka with Bishop Brother James Manning, who dedicated Jim to the church, officiating. Friends are welcome to a visitation time to offer condolences to the family from 12:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Saturday at the church in Patoka. Memorials may be made in Jim’s honor to the Family’s Wishes. Online condolences and memories of Jim may be shared with the family by visiting www.maczfuneralhomes.com and/or on the funeral home’s Facebook page.
Survivors that will remember Jim’s heart of gold and compassion for all include his beloved family, mother Lesia French and husband Rick of Patoka; maternal grandparents Donald and Gloria Hudson of St. Louis; sister Crystal Barnett and husband Gary of Patoka; and niece and nephew Destiny Barnett, and Xander Barnett.
He was born on March 26, 1987, the son of James E., Sr. and Lesia (Hudson) Bucy in St. Louis, Missouri. Jim was preceded in death by his father James E. Bucy, Sr.; paternal grandparents Everett and Lucille Bucy.
