Mr. Luther James Shouse Obituary (1944

Luther James Shouse, 80, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025, at the Longwood Nursing Home in Booneville, MS. Luther was born to Hubert Algin Shouse and Hessie Lou Magers Shouse on March 23, 1944. Luther retired from Caterpillar, Inc., in Joliet, IL, after a devoted 37 years of service. He enjoyed southern gospel music concerts and building things with his hands. Luther was a very positive and encouraging person. He loved his family dearly. Sheeba, his dog, held a special place in his heart. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; sons, Rick Shouse (Heather) of Morris, IL, Mick Shouse (Cheryl) of Canada, and Eddie Shouse (Melissa) of Dumas, MS; daughter, Cassi Casteel (Mick) of Booneville, MS; sister, Carolyn Hutcheson (Boyce) of Booneville, MS; eleven grandchildren; many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Howard Shouse, Hershel Shouse, Wibur Shouse and Billy Shouse; sisters, Betty Lou Shouse and Opal Davis. Funeral services will be this Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1:00 PM at the Booneville Funeral Home. Visitation will be held two hours prior to service, beginning at 11:00 AM. A graveside service, at Oak Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, will proceed immediately after. Bro. Elbert Ray Bennett and Bro. Jim Mooney will be officiating. Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery. Booneville Funeral Home will be charge of all arrangements. Pallbearers will be Rick Shouse, Mick Shouse, Eddie Shouse, Brendan Shouse, Gabriel Shouse and Alexx Matney. Honorary Pallbearers will be Richard Shouse, Mickey Shouse II and Michael Shouse.