James Emory Luginbuhl, know as Jim, was born on December 17, 1941 and died on June 7, 2021. He was born in New York, New York, the only son of Betty and Wendell Robinson. The family moved to Seattle and Jim had fond memories of growing up there. He attended Willamette University for two years and graduated from Stanford University in 1963. After 2 years in the Peace Corp in El Salvador, he entered the graduate program in Psychology at UNC-Chapel Hill. He obtained his PhD in 1970 and joined the Psychology faculty at NC State University where he taught and did research until he retired as a full professor in 2003.
Jim was involved with music his entire life. His high school and college choir experiences led him to seek choral groups to join when he moved to North Carolina. He sang with many groups, most recently with the North Carolina Master Chorale. While in college, he learned Mexican folk songs and the guitar in a summer course in Mexico and continued to learn new songs and guitar-playing styles throughout his life. Jim also enjoyed traveling with family and friends, especially camping in state and national parks.
Jim is survived by his wife of 55 years, Gerry Hobson Luginbuhl, and his daughter Sarah, son-in-law Colin, and grandchildren Savannah Grace and Miles.
His family thanks the wonderful care-givers at Rex Hospital and Transitions LifeCare for their thoughtful care.
There will be a private burial at Oakwood Cemetery. A remembrance gathering will be held at the home at a later date.
Memorial gifts may be sent to NC State University Foundation, Campus Box 7474, NC State University, Raleigh, NC 27695-7474. Please indicate that your gift is in memory of Dr. James E. Luginbuhl.
Services provided by Brown-Wynne Funeral Home, 300 Saint Mary's St., Raleigh, NC.
