Stephen Nyle Luther
September 20, 1948 ~ February 2, 2014
Resided in:
Candler, NC
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Stephen Nyle Luther, 65, of Candler, died Sunday, February 2, 2014.
A native of Buncombe Co., he was a son of the late Harry and Iris Rogers Luther. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Marilyn Miller.
Mr. Luther worked as a construction foreman, and he was a member of the Sheet Metal Worker Union #5. He was also an active member of Montmorenci United Methodist Church, where he served as president of his Sunday school class and as head usher.
Mr. Luther is survived by his daughters Jan Luther, Shannon Luther Price, and Megan Luther Hollingsworth; grandchildren Micah, Zachary, and Ryker; sister Susan Hernandez; and brother Harry Luther.
The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday at Montmorenci United Methodist Church, 89 Old Candler Town Rd, Upper Hominy, NC, with funeral services following at 3:00 p.m. The Rev. Lisa Hartzog Hannah will officiate. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Montmorenci United Methodist Church, PO Box 607, Candler, NC 28715.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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Ed and I are so very sorry for your family’s loss. Although we did not know Mr. Luther, we have heard wonderful things about him. May God continue to wrap you in His arms for comfort.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
A true great friend…Steve was one of my closest and loyal friends during the 60’s, whom I truly admired. Though we lost contact after I joined/retired from the military and never returned to Asheville to live, I shall always remember Steve as one closer than a brother to me.
Steve was a wonderful person and he will be greatly missed. His warm smile and great sense of humor reflected a warm and caring person. Our prayers are with the family during this sad time.
My deepest sympathy to Steve’s family. I graduated with his sister, Marilyn. I remember Steve well. He was one class behind me. Once again, my deepest sympathy. Gerry Huntley (Class of 1965, Reynolds High School).
Susan…my deepest sympathy to you and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I sure wish I lived closer so I could be there. Pam Watkins (Class of 1974, ACR)
We are so sorry to hear of Steve’s passing. We have so many great memories from watching the girls play softball at Hominy Valley, Enka High School, and throughout the southeast. And he was always the official ‘greeter’ at J&S on Sundays after church. Always a big smile and usually a story to tell. He will be greatly missed by our community. Praying for all of you.
Brent and Sarah Blankenship
I am so sorry for you loss prayers for the family.
Janet, Shannon, Megan and Susan…I’m deeply saddened to hear of Steve’s passing it has brought back a flood of memories for me. Steve was my first love, Janet’s father. He was my knight in shinning armor. Charming, Funny, Responable and Loving. I’m grateful that he was part of my life and I will allways have a special place for him in my heart. Goodby my love, Margaret
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To the family of Steve Luther–I’m so sorry for your loss.Steve was a special person.The Sunday visits to J&S cafeteria were special to me because of the conversations we had and the ‘Have a good week and I’ll see you next Sunday’ endings. I was unable to attend the funeral because of a prior commitment- but wanted to let you know that I was thinking of the family today. I will miss seeing and talking to him on Sundays–My thoughts and prayers are with you today. With deepest sympathy, Pam Chandler (checker @ j&s cafeteria)
To all of Steve’s family…I am truly sorry for your loss – although Steve was part of my life a long time ago, he helped bring to this life my wonderful niece and many years of warm memories for which I will always be greatful…Heaven truly has another angel may God Bless him and all of his family and friends.