Luther Perdee Anderson, 92, of Alpharetta, Georgia, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018. He was born on March 21, 1926 in Spring Branch, South Carolina, the son of the late L.C. and Sallie Mincey Anderson.

Luther graduated from Fair Bluff High School in 1943. He continued his education at Clemson University where he earned his BS degree in Agriculture-Agronomy in 1949 and a Master's degree in Agronomy in 1962. Ultimately, he received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 1968.

He proudly served his country as a member of the United States Army having served from 1944 until 1946 and was a WWII veteran. Luther was assigned to Battery "C" 232 ^nd Field Artillery Battalion, 42 ^nd Infantry "Rainbow" Division during combat operations in Europe.

He worked for Clemson University for 36 years, starting his career in the Extension Service in Horry County, later serving as a department head and ultimately, the Dean of Agriculture for 14 years until his retirement in 1986.

An artist at heart, he spent countless hours doodling on post-it notes as well as some substantial pieces of oil and watercolor. His artistry carried over to the kitchen where he spent mornings creating pancake masterpieces for his grandchildren. He was a wonderful, loving, father, grandfather and friend.

He enjoyed sailing, developing a love for it in the 1960's and spending 10 years traveling the Intracoastal Waterway along the Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico with his bride on the Ramblers I and II.

He was predeceased, in addition to his parents, by his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Jean K. Anderson, and his sisters, Cottie Moore and Kathleen Bryant.

Luther leaves behind his son Doug Anderson and his wife, Cheryl of Charleston, South Carolina; a daughter, Pam Chumley and her husband, Charles of Roswell, Georgia; grandchildren, Taylor Anderson, Grayson and Blake Chumley, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, their extended families and friends.

A service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 5 ^th at Northside Chapel 12050 Crabapple Road, Roswell, Georgia 30075. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

There will also be a service in Luther's hometown at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, July 7 ^th at Spring Branch Baptist Church, 6710 Church Loop, Nichols, South Carolina 29581 followed by a committal service with military honors in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends following the committal service in the Fellowship Hall of the church. Meares Funeral Home of Mullins is assisting the family with local arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made in his memory to the American Heart Association or North River Baptist Church in Roswell, Georgia or Spring Branch Baptist Church, 6710 Church Loop, Nichols, South Carolina 29581.

His family would like to thank Visiting Angels for the great care they provided, specifically Yvonne Spencer and Ursule Camille who not only extended the length, but the quality of Luther's life. We are blessed to have had their support over the last few years.

An online guestbook is available at www.mearesfh.com.