Michael Andrew Luther

Obituary: Luther, Rev. Michael AndrewChina Grove, NC- Rev. Michael Andrew Luther, age 64, died unexpectedly Friday, July 22, 2011 at his home.He was born October 23, 1946 in Rowan County, NC , the son of the late James Martin Luther and Roberta Sisk Luther. Michael was a full gospel minister for many years. An active member of South China Grove, Church of God, he loved to worship and minister the Word. He also was president of the mens' ministry and a retired board member of the Main Street Mission in China Grove. He selflessly volunteered at the Mission for years and loved to visit shut-ins every week. In earlier years he served as a volunteer fireman for the City of China Grove. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday, July 25, 2011 at Whitley's Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Joyce Miles and Rev. Johnny Miller. Burial will be at a later date. The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home prior to the service. Survivors include his wife of 40 years, Louise Isenhour Luther; two sons, Joshua Luther of Lexington, NC and Matthew Luther of China Grove, NC; two sisters , Barbara Brown of Kannapolis, NC and Cynthia Morgan of China Grove, NC; and six grandchildren.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to South China Grove Church of God, 163 Third Avenue, China Grove, NC 28023.On-line condolences may be left at www.whitleysfuneralhome.com.
Visitation: The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 P.M. Monday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Service: A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday, July 25, 2011 at Whitleys Funeral Home Main Chapel, Kannapolis, NC officiated by Rev. Joyce Miles and Rev. Johnny Miller.

Interment: Burial will be at a later date.