Luther B. Wilson, 82, of Fortson, Georgia passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025. He was born in Columbus, Georgia on May 15, 1943, to the late Myrtle Mae Todd Wilson and LB Wilson. Luther was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He married his high school sweetheart, Judy Dean Green Wilson.
Luther had a 50-year career in moving dirt. He worked with McMath-Turner Construction Company for many years. Luther retired as Executive Vice President from the company. Luther was Christian by faith, he was a proud member of Beaver Creek Baptist Church in Smiths Station, Alabama. He loved food, he loved the Lord, he loved singing, his family, his church family, Golf and all types of sports. Especially College football. GO DAWGS!!
Luther leaves his loving memory to be cherished by his wife, Judy D. Wilson; daughters: Leslie Denise Wilson, Tracey Gwinnette Schultz, Tammy Deloris Berryhill and son, Jason Kyle Youngblood. His beautiful grandchildren: Taylor Dean Schultz, Britni Leigh Brown, Quinton McLendon, Madison Baily Waldman, Cate Dodgen, Clair Medders, Kenna Youngblood, Kyle Youngblood and Karlee Waldman. Great Grandchildren: Kyleigh Schultz, Christopher Schultz, Bradley Payne, Korbin Turner, and his beautiful birthday baby, Kolby Turner; and sister-in-law, Claudine Wilson. Luther was preceded in death by his parents Myrtle and LB Wilson; brothers: Travis Wilson, Truman Wilson, and Jerry Wayne Wilson; beloved grandchildren: Stacey Nicole Schultz and Morgan Elise Berryhill.
Some amazing advice and words of wisdom he would say often; It is not where you came from in life, but where you’re going in life that matters. Dance with the one who brought you. You can’t do anything about the past because it has already been written. Live for today. A man is as good as his word. It’s only money. It’s all about how you treat people.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025, from 2:00PM until 3:00 PM in Fisher Chapel of Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, 4071 Macon Road, Columbus, Georgia 31907. A Celebration of Life Service will follow the visitation at 3:00 PM with Pastor Lynn McManious, officiating. Burial will be in Parkhill Cemetery.
