Luther Veal

VEAL, Mr. Luther - Age 77, passed away Friday, February 9, 2007 at Avalon Hospice. Family hour 10:30AM Saturday, February 17, 2007 at Quinn Chapel AME Church, 2101 Lippincott Blvd., with funeral service commencing at 11AM. Rev. Stanley Sims officiating. Friends and pallbearers will assemble at the church 10:30AM Saturday. Mr. Veal will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12Noon-8PM Friday. Luther C. Veal was born July 14, 1929, in Sunflower, Mississippi to the late Helena and Mangle Veal. He was part of a large family (twelve brothers preceded him in death). Luther was educated in the Mississippi school system and as a young child confessed his love for Christ. He served the Lord with gladness at the Evening Star Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. S.L. Berk. Luther joined the United States Army where he faithfully served his country as Private First Class Veal ultimately promoted to Sergeant during the Korean War. Luther received an honorable discharge February 25, 1954 after earning numerous commendations including the Korean Service Medal with two Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Army of Occupation Medal, the United Nations Service Medal and the Soldier's Medal. Luther relocated to Flint, Michigan in 1954. He was employed by General Motors as skilled tradesman. There he met Katherine, the love of his life, and they were united in marriage in 1984. He retired from GM in 1993 after 38 years of service. Luther was a master carpenter and astute businessman. White coveralls and a hammer was his signature trademark. Luther, through his company ?Veal Construction, was responsible for creating beautiful renovations throughout the metropolitan Flint area. Luther was also an avid gardener and great cook. He took pride in his garden, providing fruit and vegetables to family and friends. Luther joined Quinn Chapel in 1991, where he attended faithfully until his health began to fail him. Luther departed this life on February 9, 2007 at Avalon Hospice in Flint, Michigan. He leaves to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 22 years, Katherine; two daughters, Vivianne (Anthony) Robertson of Holt, MI and grandson, Justin; Gwen Canty of El Paso, TX, an two grandsons; two stepchildren, Jim (Kathy) Garland of Detroit, MI, and Sharon Garland of Southfield, MI; two granddaughters, Nekecia Garland of Inkster, MI and Carmen Garland, of Hamtramck, MI; two brothers, James (Tollie) Veal of Flint and Jimmy (Hazel) Veal of Victorville, CA; one sister-in-law, Ida Veal of Flint; a host of nieces and nephews that loved him dearly including Robert, Albert, and Charles who remained by his side until his transition.

Luther Veal

July 14, 1929 - February 9, 2007