William R Luther

William "Bill" Luther of Tyler, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the age of 74. He was born on December 24, 1948 in Dayton, Ohio where he grew up. He was an eagle scout and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed fishing with his family more than anything.

He attended J.H. Patterson Co-Op High School

and graduated in 1967. In 1972 graduated from The Ohio State University with a BS in forest industries. Bill was a member of the Ohio State Fencing team.

He was in the wine business for over 30 years spending most of his career at Glazer's Distributors where he retired.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Tyler, Texas.

Bill is preceded in death by his wife Paula Messer Luther, his parents Ray and Eleanor Luther, and sister Susan Luther.

He is survived by his daughter Katherine McKeown, his son in law Thomas McKeown, Jr., his son Adam Luther and wife Erin Bond, and granddaughters, Allyson Luther, Olivia McKeown, and Addyson McKeown.

The family would also like to thank Dr. Dale Bradley and staff and their father's home health nurse, Jennifer Eck for the loving care, compassion, and friendship that they showed our father over many years.

A a time of visitation for William will be held Friday, July 14, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Lloyd James Funeral Home, 1011 E 1st St, Tyler, Texas 75701. A graveside service will occur Saturday, July 15, 2023 at 1:00 PM at Rose Hill Cemetery, Tyler, Texas.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.lloydjamesfuneralhome.com for the Luther family.