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John Luke Sr.

Richmond, Virginia

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LUKE, SR., John John A. Luke, Sr., former president and chief executive officer of Westvaco Corporation, died on Monday, May 7. He was 81. According to his family, Mr. Luke died of complications following a brief illness. The son of the late David L. Luke, Jr. and Priscilla Warren Luke, Mr. Luke...

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During my 40+ years working under Luke family leadership, my time with Mr. Luke was limited to two very short conversations. I liked him immediately - his graciousness, his humor. He was a man to be respected. I mourn his passing and offer my sincere condolences.

Dear Joy
We will all miss John very much.
What fun we all had together with the Vails in Bedford
John and Charlotte Goodhue

I want to extend my deepest sympathy to the Luke family. I had the privledge of meeting John & Joy in 1999 when my Dad became ill & I brought him to Virginia to care for him. John & my Dad were World War II buddies & had not seen each other in 50 years. John was a wonderful friend (also known as a KEEPER) & I will miss him greatly. My heart goes out to you, Joy.

It was my distinct pleasure to have known John Luke. He was a very gracious and friendly man. I never saw him without a smile.He will be missed.
John Ames
Westvaco 1974-1983

Dear Luke Family,
Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Ben and Priscilla Naiterra

Dear Luke Family,
We are so sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Coleman and Katherine Easterly
Crozet, Virginia

My Sympathy to the family of John Luke. I was priveleged to work at Westvaco as an Analytical Chemist at Charleston Research during his presidency.

To the Luke Family:
Was very sorry to learn about John's passing and our prayers and sympathy are with you at this time.
Sam Hodge
Lakeland, Florida

Our deepest sympathy