Deacon Nelvin Francis Luke

Nelvin F. Luke, 90, died peacefully on November 9, 2023. He was born in Jefferson, Louisiana and was a resident of Covington for the past 25 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Wallace and Edvige Luke, his sister, Florence Luke Weber, his brother, Wallace Luke, Jr., his son Jerry Luke (Dayna), and his beloved wife of 65 years, Joyce Bordelon Luke.

He is survived by his children, JoNel Lindeen (Happy), Mark Luke (Cindy), Darlene Ferran (Steve), Eric Luke (Michaela), and his sister, Pearl Luke Mitchell; along with 15 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving his country on a submarine during the Korean conflict. Ordained a Roman Catholic deacon in 1991, he served the people of God selflessly at St. Agnes Parish, Jefferson, Louisiana from 1991-1999 and at St. Benedict Parish, Covington from 1999 until his retirement from ministry in 2013.

He was devoted to God, to his family and to the people whom he served as a deacon. He had a passion for hunting and fishing, enjoyed cooking for his family and was a talented woodworker who built furniture for his family and for St. Benedict Church.

Visitation will be held at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 20370 Smith Road, Covington, La. at 10:30AM on Friday November 17, 2023. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12 noon.

In lieu of flowers, Masses are requested or donations to https://www.hopeawayfromhome.org/give-now/