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Luther Gerald"Luke" Wyrick
1930 2015

Luther Gerald"Luke" Wyrick

September 18, 1930 — August 25, 2015

Luther Gerald "Luke" Wyrick, 84, of New Albany, Indiana passed away on Tuesday morning, August 25, 2015. He was a United States Air Force veteran and retired from Floyd Memorial Hospital after 25 years in administration. Luke was an avid reader and had a dry sense of humor. He had a real knack for selecting the best birthday cards.

He was born on September 18, 1930 in Corbin, Kentucky to the late Thurman and Virginia (Noe) Wyrick. Luke was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Alta "Claudine" (Perkins) Wyrick; half-brothers, Raymond, Glenn, Harold, Terry Wyrick; half-sister, Kathleen Jarboe; parents-in-law, Luther and Alene Perkins; and sisters-in-law, Eleanor Perkins and Lynnette White.

Luke is survived by his brother-in-law, Carl Perkins; nieces and nephews, Karen Megraw (Keith), Karla Perkins, Albert Perkins (Louise), David White; great-nieces and nephews, Kyle Megraw (Adair), Kela Megraw, Kody Megraw, Olivia Perkins, Keaton Roggenkamp, Audrey Perkins; great-great niece, and nephew, Shyanne and Kam.

Visitation will be from 4 PM to 8 PM Friday, August 28, 2015, at Newcomer Funeral Home (3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany). His Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Saturday at the funeral home with entombment and military honors to follow at Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park.

Contributions in Luke's memory may be made to the Floyd County Animal Rescue League (PO Box 285, New Albany, IN 47150).

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Visitation

Friday, August 28, 2015

4:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

Service

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)

Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions

3309 Ballard Lane, New Albany, IN 47150

Interment

Kraft-Graceland Memorial Park

2778 Charlestown Rd, New Albany, IN 47150

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