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Luther Auchmoody

Luther R. Auchmoody, 83, of Ormond Beach, passed away January 15, 2019.

He was born in Schenectady, NY, graduated from Scotia High School and honorably served in the U.S. Airforce. He was married to the former Josephine Blank on July 8, 1955.

Luther received his B.S. and Master’s degree from Syracuse University and his PHD. from North Carolina State University. He worked for the U.S. Department of Forestry as a Research Soil Scientist, for 35 years. After he retired he owned and operated his own consulting firm.

Luther was a member of Tomoka Christian Church, American Legion, Society of American Foresters, and American Society of Agronomy and was Vice President of Schroon Lake Community Church in Schroon Lk, NY.

He was survived by his wife; Josephine, daughters; Patricia (Don) Thison, Deborah (Joe) Anderson, Donna (Scott) Rectenwald, Penny (Doug) O’Neil and Jennifer (Dale) Goodine; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren and nieces; Robin Siciliano and Bonnie Harris. His brother Robert predeceased him.

A visitation for Luther will be held Saturday, January 19, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Tomoka Christian Church, 1450 Hand Ave, Ormond Beach, Florida 32174, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM.

Interment will be in Volusia Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to Schroon Lake Community Church P.O. 276 Schroon Lake, NY 12870 slcommunitychurch.com.