James Calvert LeMaster

May 12, 1928 - May 30, 2021

James Calvert LeMaster, aged 93 of Barboursville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on May 30, following a long illness. James was born on May 12, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents Ben and Cinda LeMaster and his loving wife of many years, Dolores McClellan LeMaster. He is survived by his son, James LeMaster, Jr. and wife, Patricia Collins LeMaster also of Barboursville. James is also survived by his grandchildren, Michael LeMaster (Natalie) of Milton and David LeMaster (Courtney) of Chattanooga, TN. In addition, James had two great grandchildren, Jake and Brynn LeMaster of Chattanooga, TN. He is also survived by a sister in law, Donna Jane Campbell (Charlie) of McMinnville, TN, and several nieces and nephews. James was a master plumber for many years and a member of the Plumbers and Pipefitters Local Union #521. He also taught plumbing to many apprentices as well as at the Cabell County Vocational Center. During his working years, he was known for his prodigious strength earning him the nicknames among his peers of, “Bull Moose” and “Bull of the Woods.” James enjoyed fishing and hand built custom fishing rods. He also had an interest in Native American archeology and arrowhead making. In his later years, he loved reading and spending time with his family and beloved cats. There will be a committal service conducted at Noon on Saturday, June 5, 2021 at the Woodmere Abbey of Remembrance Mausoleum, Huntington, WV, with Pastor Roger Adams officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00-8:00 PM on Friday, June 4, 2021 at Henson & Kitchen Mortuary, 6357 E. Pea Ridge Road, Huntington, WV 25705. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.hensonandkitchen.com