Luther Sockrider

Luther D. Sockrider, age 89, a resident of Indianapolis, passed away on Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, at IU Health Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. He was a former Portland resident. 

Luther was born on July 4, 1929, in Portland, the son of Russell and Mabel (Cantrell) Sockrider. He graduated from Portland High School in 1947.

Luther was a sergeant in the U.S. Army, honorably serving in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He retired from Portland Forge after 42 years of service.

He was a member of First Baptist Church in Portland, American Legion Post #211 in Portland and the Eagles Lodge in Portland.

He married Reiko Hashimoto on May 28, 1953 and she passed away on July 29, 2018. 

Survivors include:

One daughter — Carolyn Longoria (husband: Max), Indianapolis, Indiana 

Two sisters — Alta Slusser, Portland, Indiana, and Mary Lu Premer (husband: Philip), Pennville, Indiana 

Four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the chapel in Green Park Cemetery. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the chapel with Pastor Larry Eads officiating. American Legion Post #211 of Portland will conduct military graveside rites. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.