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John Luce Obituary
January 5, 1936 - August 28, 2023
John Bleecker Luce, Jr born 01/05/1936 in Ft Smith, AK passed away at his home 08/28/2023. John is survived by his loving wife of 28 years Donna, his brother, William Luce, two daughters, Kimberly, Grosso and Kristen Ellington , grand children, great grand children, aunts and cousins. John was preceded in death by his father, John Bleecker Luce and mother Fern Delores Luce. John graduated with a Civil Engineer degree from University of Arkansas and made his career in this area in San Antonio, Tx. He served the US Army in the 82nd airborne. John was a lifetime member of the San Antonio Livestock show and served as a Director of Emeritus. His love and passion in life has always been rodeo and the cowboy lifestyle. He was able to be home to rest on his back porch and look over his Longhorns , horse , dogs, with his beloved family by his side.
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Tom Janes
September 26, 2023
Thank you for what you did for the SA Rodeo
Sue Chadick Forbrich
September 18, 2023
Rest in peace dear cousin.
Sue Chadick Forbrich
John Austin Luce
September 16, 2023
My heartfelt condolences to Donna, Kim, Bill and all his family. As his younger cousin, I´ve always looked up to him & he seemed bigger than life - a world traveler, terrific story teller, and wonderful companion with a great sense of humor, it is hard for all knew him to picture him ever passing away; he seemed indestructible. John Bleecker Luce surely leaves a lasting & positive legacy.
Donald Tilley
September 15, 2023
John was a great friend most of my live.we have been friends since we were 5 years old.Donald
Lee Wright
September 15, 2023
I remember John telling me about hunting n Africa. He said warthog is the only meat that gets bigger as you chew.
Lee Wrighr
Suzanne Brown
September 15, 2023
My deepest condolences to his wife, Donna Luce; and his children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, cousins, and other family members.
I met John while working at an equipment company here in San Antonio when his company, John Luce Construction company. I always enjoyed listening to his stories about his animals and the rodeo. You are finally out of pain.
Stephanie Fischer
September 15, 2023
You were a very strong man and survived threw many medical situations, you held on strong till the end. It was time for the cowboy to ride away. Much love linda and Stephanie fischer
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