Luther served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
Preceded in death by his wife, Lorene "Renee" Loyd.
Survived by his son, David A. Loyd (Faye); grandchildren, Ben Loyd (Jill), Ryan Loyd "Kare" and Jill Neal (Kevin); great-grandchildren, Zac Loyd, Eli Loyd, Avery Loyd, Barron Loyd, Charley Neal and Gabe Neal.
A Funeral service will be conducted at 2 pm Thursday, October 9, 2014 at the Hermitage Funeral Home with Tim Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Hermitage Memorial Gardens with Navy Military Honors.
Visitation with the family will be from 4pm until 8pm Thursday and 1 hour prior to the service on Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army or Nashville Rescue Mission.