James "Chip" Luke Iv's Obituary

Union:

The service will be held Wednesday May 17, 2023, at Milling Funeral home in Union.

Visitation begins at 9:30am with service beginning at 11am with burial in the Union City Cemetery.

Rev. David Addy officiating.

Chip Luke passed away peacefully in his sleep early Friday morning, May 12, 2023, at

his home with his Soul Mate Lori Porter. As the middle child of Jim and Emily Luke he

had an older brother Dal and younger sister Leslie. Chip graduated from Union High

School and was a member of First Methodist Church of Union. He also graduated from

Mississippi State University with a Bachelors Degree in Poultry Science.

Chip was always friendly, outgoing and personable, who never shied away from

making new friends and enjoyed participating in sports and social activities.

Chip was a true Mississippian! During the time that he worked outside of Mississippi he

always was happier as he returned home. He would say that he always felt better when

he crossed the state line back into Mississippi.

His creative ways endeared him to those with whom he shared "Piddle Lig" version of

the 3 Little Pigs story. Chip was a lover of music and enjoyed sharing his personal

renditions of the George Jones' song "The One I Loved Back Then" and the David Allen

Coe song "You Never Even Called Me By My Name". He also enjoyed live music

events with his favorite being the band, "Widespread Panic" whose shows he attended

many times.

He enjoyed a large circle of friends and with his easy going and "open arms" style he

kept these friendships alive over the years.

He held his family close and enjoyed all family events. Chip's Soul Mate, Lori Porter of

Union was his love in life who stood by him and took care of him during his illness.

Chip loved all animals. He rescued a baby squirrel, Charlie, feeding it with an eye

dropper and raising it. During Chip's last days he commented that he saved Charlie's

life and now "I think he will outlive mine."

Chip is survived by: Lori Porter - partner in life, Jim Luke - Father, Emily Luke – Mother,

Dal Luke – Brother, Leslie Baker – Sister, Susan Luke \ Johnny Gray – Aunt and Uncle,

Luke and Chloe Baker, Danny and Kate Luke - Nephew/Nieces and countless

friends.

Pallbearers for the service will be: Rusty McGinty, Bobby Tillman, Louis Gray, Barry Gray, Tyrone Smith, Jim Gray,

Gabe Marshall and Dal Luke. Honorary Pallbearers: Jimmy Tillman, Johnny Gray,

Stephen Ezelle and Barry Clark.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Chip's memory can be made to "Wounded Warriors

Project" at "supportwoundedwarriorproject.org

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