James William Luker

James William Luker, 77, of Brewton, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020, following a brief illness.

Mr. Luker was born March 1, 1943, in Brewton, where he remained a lifelong resident. A 1961 graduate of T.R. Miller High School and Troy State University, he was a U.S. Army veteran and member of the Brewton First Presbyterian Church who retired from Banktrust with 35 years of service as a bank auditor.

The funeral was held at 2 p.m., Friday, March 13, at Brewton First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Parker Johnson officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery with Williams Memorial Chapel Funeral Home directing.

Mr. Luker is survived by his wife, Lisa Young Luker of Brewton; one son, Will (Lawa) Luker, III, of Lilburn, Ga.; two daughters, MaLinda Luker of Sarasota, Fla., and Amy Luker (Chris) Howell of Richmond Hill, Ga.; one sister, Catherine Luker Westbrook of Newark, Del.; and three grandchildren.

Mr. Luker was preceded in death by one son, Spencer William Luker.