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Luther Gosart Worth was born on November 11, 1916, in Wilkes-Barre , Pennsylvania , and went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2007. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be truly missed. His quick wit and sense of humor were ever present even throughout his long illness. Lu graduated from Elmer L. Meyers High School in Wilkes-Barre in 1935, where he won many awards for swimming and diving. He moved to San Antonio after meeting and marrying Gladys in 1942. He was an active member of The Boy Scouts of America, Alamo Area Council, for over 30 years, serving as both Assistant Scout Master and Scout Master of Troop 24, and he was honored to guide many boys to achieve the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest rank in Scouting. He even inspired one of his grandsons to join Cub Scouts, and he found out several weeks ago that that grandson will soon be receiving his Eagle rank. Lu was a member of the Aina Topa Hutsi Order of the Arrow, and has also been awarded many other scouting awards, such as Mr. Kelly AFB Scouter '72, Wood Badge Owl Patrol, the most advanced training available for Scout Leaders, and in February 1985 he was honored to receive the prestigious Silver Beaver Award, which is an award for distinguished service to youth within the Council. Lu served his country in the Army Air Corps during WWII, from 1941 to 1945, and during that time worked as a supply sergeant in the China-Burma-India theater. He worked for the Civil Service at Brooks AFB and Kelly AFB from 1946 to 1976. He was a charter member and a life member of the Alamo City Basha chapter of the China-Burma-India Veterans Association and was the Commander of the San Antonio Basha in '88 and '89, as well as Texas State Commander and National Service Officer. He was also a member of the 14th Air Force Veterans Association, the 396th Service Group as well as the Disabled American Veterans Association and the AF & AM Victory Lodge #1160. In the 1950s, he was president of the W.W. White Elementary School PTA, and in the late 50s and early 60s he was president of the Sam Houston High School Band Boosters Association. He was also an active member of the PTA and Band Boosters in the 70s. He was preceded in death by his parents, William George Worth and Emma Gosart Worth, and brothers, George A. Worth and James Worth. Luther is survived by his loving and devoted wife Gladys Williams Worth; daughters, Patricia Lu Shoemaker, Bonnie Lucille Garcia and husband James; son, George William Worth and wife Karen; sister, Mary Louisa Dopko of Dayton, Ohio; 7 grandchildren, Jeffrey Cash Shoemaker, Joy Allison Shoemaker, Cheryl Ann Worth, Laura Jean Chamorro, Mark William Worth, Jordan Andrew Garcia, Julianne Christine Garcia; 2 great grandchildren, Haley Jean Chamorro and Vincent James Chamorro. SERVICES A visitation will be held from 6:00 8:00 PM on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, at Mission Park Funeral Chapel North. A church service will be held at 10:00 AM on Wednesday, September 5, 2007, at Coker United Methodist Church with interment to follow at Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery . In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Boy Scouts of America.

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Luther Gosart Worth

November 11, 1916 - August 29, 2007