Entered into eternal rest on Friday, May 17th , 2024.
Beloved son of Bonnita “Bonnie” Alsup (nee Hamblen) and the late Johnny Alsup; loving brother of Christy (William) Haury, JoAnna Alsup, Leslie (Jared) Petrovic, and the late John Alsup; adoring uncle of Brent Haury and Benjamin Alsup; our dear nephew, cousin, coach, and friend.
James was an avid lover of St. Louis sports…the Cardinals, Blues, and Battlehawks. Above all, he loved coaching in the Eureka High School Basketball program. James got his dream his very own basketball team to coach. He led so many teams of young ladies to well over 400 career wins and one state championship. James was a pillar in the Eureka community. He loved being with friends at Poor Richard’s and getting his pizza from Joe Boccardi’s. Last, and most definitely not least, he loved his family fiercely and was their rock.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Eureka High School Basketball Booster Club. 100% of the donations will go directly to support the EHS basketball programs. Checks should be made out to Eureka High School Basketball Booster Club and mailed to Carin Harper.
Carin Harper
17020 Falstone Mill Court
Wildwood, MO 63040
SERVICES: Funeral will be held at KUTIS AFFTON CHAPEL (10151 Gravois Rd. 63123) on Wednesday, May 22nd at 12:00 PM. Visitation on Tuesday from 5:00 – 9:00 PM.
I will miss him and his infectious smile ☺️ Many Sympathies to you all 😥
He is my PE coach he was the best!!
Molly
Coach will be very missed.
All 3 of my daughters had Coach Alsup at Uthoff Valley. Coach Alsup was always friendly and it was clear to me he genuinely cared about all the students in his care. Rest In Peace, Coach!! 🏀🙏
Larry, Jen, Emma, Sara, and Leah
Mr. Alsup was my P.E. Teacher 2nd grade through 5th grade at Uthoff Valley and now my daughter’s P.E. Teacher her kindergarten and 1st grade years. I remember when he was my teacher, we were at the track running our laps. My side hurt and I told Mr. Alsup. He taught me to breathe through my nose and out through my mouth. I think of that every time I run because of him! He was a great and fun teacher and a good person! Our condolences to his family. Rest easy Mr. Alsup ❤️
Katie and Stella Miller
Coach Alsup was our daughter’s basketball coach at Eureka High School (2006-2010). The coaches & team became like family to us during those 4 years. Coach Alsup had such a love for basketball! He was a “tough as nails” coach and yet at the same time, he had such a protective and endearing heart for the girls. We are thankful for the role he played in developing our daughter’s basketball skills. But more importantly, we are thankful for the role he played in shaping the skills that now carry her through life: perseverance, stamina, assertiveness, commitment, teamwork, and lots and lots of hard work! May God bring the Alsup family comfort and peace as you grieve and celebrate his life.
Wade & Renee Neumann