Popular Lurgan pastor Jim Fugard has died after a short illness

Popular Lurgan pastor Jim Fugard has died in hospital after a short illness
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Pastor Jim died peacefully today (February 3) aged 63.

He was a preacher at the Church of the Nazarene in Lurgan.

A former pupil of Lurgan Junior High School, he worked at Hyster, Craigavon, in his youth.

Pastor Jim Fugard, Church of the Nazarene, LurganPastor Jim Fugard, Church of the Nazarene, Lurgan
Pastor Jim Fugard, Church of the Nazarene, Lurgan

He narrowly escaped death after the UVF shot at cars arriving at the Hyster plant in 1991.

His friend John Lavery and two other workers Desmond Rogers and Fergus Magee were killed.

Jim was well known around the area for his love of motorcycles.

He was the dearly loved husband of Helen and beloved father of Michele and Tina.

His Funeral Service will be in accordance with government regulations in Church of The Nazarene, Mourne Road, Lurgan on Sunday 6th February at 2pm followed by interment in Lurgan Cemetery.

No flowers please. Donations if desired may be made for NI Chest, Heart and Stroke c/o Malcomsons Funeral Service, 7 Robert Street, Lurgan, BT66 8BE.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, daughters, Michele’s fiancé Errol, grandchildren Jordan, Lucy and her partner Samuel, Katie and Sophie, sister Ruby and family circle.