He was a retired Detective for the Allegheny Co. Police Department in Pittsburgh, PA and also retired from Colonial Williamsburg.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia E. (Fate) Luke; sons, Edward Luke of Jackson Hole, WY, and Michael Luke of New Orleans, LA; grandchild, Sydney Luke; sister, Patricia Miller of Pittsburgh, PA and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held at 2pm on Saturday, February 8, at Nelsen Funeral Home, 3785 Strawberry Plains Rd., Williamsburg, VA 23188.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice House of Williamsburg, 4445 Powhatan Parkway, Williamsburg, VA 23188. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.