Virginia Beach – Dr. Johnathan P. Luton, Jr., 79, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 22, 2014. He was born in Nashville, TN and later moved to Union City, TN. He attended the University of Tennessee School of Health Science where he received a DDS in March 1959. In December, he married Alice Heloise Price. After graduation he had a 25 year career with the US Navy that took them to Virginia, Maryland, Florida, Japan, and Newfoundland. He retired in Virginia Beach in 1985 and was a member of Va. Beach United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Heloise Price Luton; sons, Paul Luton and his wife Mary of Richmond, and David S. Luton and his wife Nuria Gomar of Valencia, Spain, and daughter, Mary Katherine “Lisette” Luton and her husband John Travers of Charleston, SC; grandchildren, Michelle and Sara; and brother, Bob and his wife Lynn of Houston, TX.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, from 3-4 p.m. in Community United Methodist Church, 1072 Old Kempsville Rd., Va. Beach, 23464, where a funeral service will be held at 4:30 p.m. A reception will follow at 5204 Rolleston Dr., Va. Beach, 23464. Burial will be private. Memorial Donations may be made to Community United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be offered to the family at altmeyer.com
As Fair Haven UMC members throughout Bob Luton’s ministry at Fair Haven, we send our sympathy to the entire Luton family. In Christian love, Bob and Melinda
Bob and Lynn: Our thoughts and prayers are with your entire family today as I’m certain will be the case for all at Fair Haven. Focus on the good times, and we’re sure there were many. Travel safe upon your return. Sincerely, Ken, Beverly and Gordon
My prayers are with your family. It was a privilege to be your neighbor for 10 years. There remains lots of fun memories, we always had such good conversations. God rest with Jon and stay by each of your sides. Love, Bonnie
We were so sadden to hear of the passing of John. He was such a nice person and we enjoyed speaking with him at all the family reunions. God Bless.