John Francis Luke, 82, of Rock Hill, SC passed peacefully August 16, 2026 at CMC Main Charlotte, NC.
Born October 2, 1943 in Cloquet Minnesota, John was the first son of Raymond and Edna Luke. He grew up in Cloquet and met his wife Bonnie Haislip in high school. They graduated in 1960 and married. After graduating and getting married, John enlisted in the Air Force where he became familiar with the electrical system of B-52 bombers. Four years later he entered civilian life and realized there wasn’t a lot of demand for B-52 electrical system technicians. So he used his G.I. benefits to learn computer programming at a vocational college in Duluth, Minnesota. For the next 50 years he implemented time-phased inventory control programs for major corporations internationally.
John will be remembered for his steadfast character and his dry wit. Until a few years ago, John was an avid golfer who preferred walking to riding in a cart. He always kept himself busy with Excel spreadsheets or fixing the house. He was an active member in St. Mary’s Catholic Church and volunteered with its outreach program.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Bonnie; his children, Jennifer and Jeffrey; and his grandchildren, Spencer, Taylor, Kami and John Paul. He is also survived by his siblings, Mary Plante, Diane Charon, Dan, Rick and Tom Luke, as well as many extended family members and friends. And, of course, his beloved dogs FeFe and Rita whom he had hoped to housebreak before he passed away.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Kathy, sister-in-law Sulu and his brothers-in-law Al, Roy and Ron.
A Mass will be held on Saturday August 29 at 4pm at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 902 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in John Luke’s memory to St. Mary’s Outreach at 902 Crawford Rd., Rock Hill, SC 29730 or Oaks Recovery at PO Box 50023 Greenwood, SC 29649.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.