Luther (Lucky) Shope-age 79 of Andersonville passed away Sunday morning, February 1, 2026, at his home. He was a member of House Mountain Baptist Church. Preceded in death by parents, David and Berta Shope; brother, J. D. Shope; sister, Jeanette Hiefner.

Survived by wife, Linda J. (McCoy) Shope; sons, Glen Shope; Tim Shope (special friend, Trish Thomas), Donnie and Rosa Shope; ten grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren. Sisters, Charlene Shepler, Sue and Frank Bailey. Several nieces and nephews. He was as inspiration to all who knew him.

The family will receive friends 5-7 PM Wednesday, February 4, 2026, with the funeral service to follow at 7 PM Wednesday, Cooke-Campbell Mortuary Chapel, Rev. Jerry Lynch and Rev. Wade Brantley officiating, with music by Jerry and Pat Lynch. Interment 1 PM Thursday, February 5, 2026, at New Loyston Memorial Gardens, Andersonville. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home 12 PM Thursday to go in the funeral procession. Pallbearers: Tyler Shope, Travis Shope, Colby Shope, Dylan Shope, Chase Shope, Opie Shope. Arrangements by Cooke-Campbell Mortuary, Maynardville.