Atkinson County GaArchives Obituaries.....Luke, James Wilton September 10, 2005
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Atkinson County Citizen - September 2005
 Atkinson County Citizen---Mr. James Wilton Luke, age 70, of Willacoochee, GA. 
passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005 at home following an extended illness.

 A native of Berrien Co.,  Mr Luke was born August 22, 1935 son Oel and Adell 
Taylor Luke. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service and 
returned home where he farmed. Mr. Luke was a former member of the Atkinson 
County Commission for the Willacoochee District and a bus driver for the 
Atkinson County School System. He was a member of the Willacoochee First 
Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Harry Luke, Norman Luke 
and Kenneth Luke and 2 sisters, Sara Corbitt and Debbie Luke.

 Survivors include: wife, Joeline R. Luke of Willacoochee; 2 daughters, Teresa 
Fay Luke of Birmingham, Al; and Clarissa Luke Medders of LaVergne, TN; 6 
sisters; Mary Bernard and husband Billy of Jacksonville, FL, Doris Guthrie and 
husband, Sammy of Pearson, GA; Neta O'Berry and husband, Bert of Cochran, GA; 
Linda Stephens and husband, Dan of Hawksinville, GA; Martha Vazquez of 
Willacoochee, GA; Joyce Martin and husband, Lamar of Granteville, SC; 2 
grandchildren, Courtney Medders, and Thomas Barton Medders. Several nieces and 
nephews also survive.

 Funeral services for Mr. Luke were held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2005 
at the First Baptist Church in Willacoochoo, GA with Rev. Bill Huffstuttler, 
Rev. Steve Luke and Mr. Bill Luke officiating, Special musical selections 
included "Beulah Land" and "Go Rest High On That Mountain" rendered by Pam 
Huffstuttler with taped accompaniment. The interment followed in Willacoochee 
City Cemetery with full military Honors rendered by an Honor Guard Contingent 
from Moody Air Force Base in Valdosta, GA.

 Relihan Funeral Home of Pearson, GA was in charge of the arrangements.

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