Luther S. Anderson, 76, passed away Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Johnson-Mathers Health Care after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 26, 1933 in Nicholas Co. to the late Roy & Fannie Mae Luman Anderson. He served three years in the U.S. Army, stationed thirty months in Germany, during the Korean War . He was a 52 year member of Carlisle United Methodist Church, serving as Sunday School Superintendent for 11 years. He retired from I.B.M. after 29 years of service. Luther was active in the Nicholas Co. athletic program, little league baseball and Junior High and High School baseball and football. He took great pride in being a certified high school and college baseball umpire and basketball referee. In 2008, he was honored for 45 years of service with the NCHS football program. He also served on the Property Valuation Review Board. He was a member of the Jaycees, serving as president for 1 year, and was a member of Dougherty Lodge #65 F.&A.M. He was associated with Indian Creek Farm for 15 years.

He is survived by Lenore R. Anderson, a daughter Carlotta (James) Sweet and was Pa-Paw to two precious grandchildren Shane and Sedona Sweet of Carlisle. Also surviving are 2 nieces Delana (Ted) Feuhner & Gayle Lee Kyale, 2 nephews, James Todd & David Anderson, 2 great nieces and nephews, a great-great niece, a step-granddaughter, Monica (Timmy) Harding, 2 step-great-grandchildren, Alyson & Kenneth Harding, several cousins and many friends, both young and old.

He was also preceded in death by a sister Edna Proctor and 2 brothers Marion & Jimmy Anderson.

Services will be 1:00 P.M. Tuesday from the Carlisle United Methodist Church by Rev. Paul Cropper, Rev. Julian Hammonds and Bro. James Gaunce. Burial with military honors will follow in Carlisle Cemetery.

Visitation will be after 4:00 P.M. today at the church with Masonic Services at 7:00 P.M.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Carlisle United Methodist Church or NCHS Football Program.