Luther William Cary

Luther William Cary was born on August 1, 1933 in the Cerro Gordo Community of Savannah, Tennessee, the son of the late Luther Harrison and Helen Lela-Mae Davis Cary.

On July 2, 1955, he was united in marriage to Dorothy Jean Byram Cary, who preceded her husband in death on January 20, 2018.

Mr. Cary honorably served his country in the United States Navy. He graduated from the University of Tennessee in Knoxville with his Teachers Degree and went on to work for Hardin County Schools teaching sixth, seventh, and eighth grades. Luther also owned several businesses; Cary's Antiques, Cary's Fireworks, Cary's (Fishing Tackle) Inc., and Adam's Bait Shop. He retired from Crounse Corporation after 36 years where he was a Chief Engineer.

Luther attended East End Methodist Church in Savannah, Tennessee. He was very proud of his family and was a good father, husband, brother, grandfather, and great grandfather. He lived for his family and God. His family described him as a good provider and a simple, loyal man who lived by his word. Luther never spoke a harm word against anyone. He was a faithful fan of the Tennessee Vols and Atlanta Braves.

Luther William Cary departed this life on December 13, 2022 in Savannah, Tennessee at the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 12 days.

He is survived by his son, William Allen Cary of Savannah, Tennessee; daughter, Jeanette Carol Cary Climer Pruitt of Savannah, Tennessee; sister, Flora Mae Delaney; grandchildren, William Bryan-Christopher Cary, Winstin Carly Ford, Michael Tanner Pruitt, Roger Byram Cary, and Elizabeth Paige Bennett; and great grandchildren, Hunter Axel Ryu Cary, Archer Jayen Creed Cary, Roxas Ren Rain Cary, Karson Conleay, Lawson Burton, Kaki Burton, Kaki Burton, and Nola Bennett.

In addition to his parents and wife, Luther was preceded in death by an infant son, Brian Cary.
Memorial donations may be made to: Hardin County School System, Savannah, Tennessee or East End United Methodist Church, Savannah, Tennessee.