Harry James "Jim" Luckett, 68, of Chesapeake Beach passed away November 28, 2012 at Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was born February 6, 1944 in Riverdale, MD to Earl Thomas and Doris Elizabeth (McKimmie) Luckett.

In the late 1960's, Jim started Colonial Masonry in Prince George's County, MD. He moved his family to Calvert County in 1972 and began building custom homes in Calvert and the surrounding counties. Jim continued growing his reputation as a homebuilder through H. J. Luckett Contractors, Inc., Omni Custom Homes, Luckett Construction and Crown Investments.

In 2000, he ventured into the restaurant business with his son, Gary, when they opened Traders Seafood Steak & Ale in Chesapeake Beach. Then in 2004, he opened Eagle Amusements, an electronic bingo hall at Traders. He continued to work in both businesses until he passed away. In his early years, Jim enjoyed boating, motocross racing, and car racing with his sons and family.

In his most recent years, he enjoyed his hobby of classic and antique cars, taking them to shows and just joyriding. He was an avid supporter of many local charities and youth groups throughout the years. He enjoyed spending the winter months at his home in Florida with his wife Florence and dog Freddie.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, a son Randy James Luckett, and a brother Donald Luckett.

He is survived by his wife Florence Eileen Luckett; two sons , Gary Paul Luckett and wife Stacey of Huntingtown, James Michael "Jimmy" Luckett and wife Michelle of Owings, and the late Randy James Luckett and their mother Janice M. Luckett of Prince Frederick. Also surviving are step children Edward J. Lewis of Bowie, Christine E. Kriner of Crofton and David A. Lewis of Chesapeake Beach; sixteen grandchildren; a brother Earl Thomas "Tommy" Luckett of Pinellas Park, FL and his step mother Christine Luckett of Clearwater, FL.

A Celebration of Jim's Life will be held Saturday, January 5, 2013 from 5-9 PM at the Stallings-Williams American Legion Post 206, 3330 Chesapeake Beach Road, Chesapeake Beach, MD, where all family and friends are welcome to attend.

Arrangements provided by Rausch Funeral Home.