John Weldon Luke, Jr., “Johnny”, 79, of Fitzgerald, Georgia, died Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Rehabilitation Center of South Georgia, in Tifton, Georgia.
Graveside services will be held 11 AM, Saturday, May 28, 2022, at Luke Cemetery, in Irwin County, Georgia, with the Rev. Mike Heitzman officiating. The family will receive friends Friday evening, from 6 PM until 8 PM, at the funeral home in Fitzgerald.
Mr. Luke was born February 14, 1943, in Ben Hill County, Georgia, to the late John Weldon & Ruth Ester Peterson Luke. He graduated from Fitzgerald High School in 1963 and worked for White’s Radio & TV. He was also a lifetime farmer of row crops and cattle. In 1993, Mr. Luke received the Soil & Water Conservationist of the year for Ben Hill County. He was a member of the Money Makers Peanut Club. He enjoyed NASCAR, dirt track racing and taking family trips to the mountains. Mr. Luke was a member of Pine Level United Methodist Church, where he was an usher and a member of the United Methodist Men.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Karen Swanson Luke of Fitzgerald; three sons: Darien Neal Luke, John Kevin Luke & Patricia and Glen Warren Luke & Bridgette, all of Fitzgerald; grandchildren: Hannah Luke, Hope Luke, Abbigale Luke and Addison Luke; and a sister, Marie Gaines & Melvin of Fitzgerald.
The family suggests those desiring to send memorials, may send them to Pine Level United Methodist Church, P O Box 132, Fitzgerald Georgia. 31750.