Luther Thomas Garcia, born June 1, 1962 in Chicago, IL to Dr. Heriberto and Beverly Garcia, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015. He attended Lake Forest Academy, graduated from Butler University (1984) and from Indiana University School of Law (1994).
Luther was a well-respected and admired criminal defense attorney in Indiana. He was a private attorney based in Indianapolis and a former lawyer with the public defender’s offices in Vigo and Marion counties. Named a “Top 100? criminal trial lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association, he was voted to the board of the Indiana Public Defender Council. Luther enjoyed sharing his expertise with others through legal education seminars across the State of Indiana.
Luther was known for his intelligence, sharp wit, arched eyebrow, and a penchant for one- liners, at turns both hilarious and wise. He loved championing the underdog, cross-country motorcycles trips, and doting on his children, nieces and nephews.
He is survived by his son Philip, daughter Lucy, grandson Tristan, his mother Beverly, brothers Herb, Eugene, Alex, and Lucy’s mother, Annie Christ-Garcia. He is preceded in death by his father Dr. Heriberto Garcia.
Family services will be held at Crown Hill Cemetery Saturday, July 18, 2015. Calling hours will be from 4-8 p.m., Friday, July 17, 2015 at Indiana Funeral Care and Crematory, Harry W. Moore Chapel, 8151 Allisonville Road, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
In lieu of flowers, please help support two organizations important to Luther – the Indiana Public Defender Justice Project c/o Luther Garcia Scholarship Fund, Indiana Public Defenders Council 309 W. Washington St, Suite 401, Indianapolis, IN 46204 and the Indianapolis Young Actors Theatre, 401 E. Michigan St. Indianapolis, IN 46204.
Renée & Neil Hanley says
Dear Annie, Lucy and Phil,
We are so very for your loss. Sending our deepest condolences. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts at this very difficult time.
Renée & Neil
Susie Lewis says
Dear Annie and family, so very sorry to read about your loss. Take care and thinking of you all!
Susie Lewis
Jim Obergfell says
Thoughts and prayers for all! Thinking of all of you and offering my sincerest prayers!
King Ro and Judie Conley says
Dear Annie and Lucy,
We are saddened to hear about the passing of Luther. We will continue to pray for your comfort and strength.
Weeping endureth for a night, but joy cometh in the morning!
May God wrap his arms around you and bring you peace,
We love you dearly,
King Ro and Judie
Patsy Williams says
So sorry for the loss of your son, father, brother, husband, and friend. Luther was so young to have left the life he had made for himself. My prayers for strength and healing are with the family.
JAYSON MCGRATH says
I am so terribly saddened to hear of Luther’s passing. He will be missed greatly in the legal community. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of immense grief.
Lilaberdia Batties, Esq. says
Dear Annie:
I was shocked to learn of Luther’s passing. No words are adequate to express Me and Mark’s deepest sympathy. I counted Luther as my personal friend. He was always willing to listen and provide wise guidance. He will be sorely missed.
Judi Lynn Klug says
Oh dear Annie! I am so sorry to hear this! You know I’m here…please let me know if there’s anything I can do. I will miss seeing the two of you walk around the Court. Golly, I’m so sorry.
God bless you and comfort you as only He can. One day we will be together again.
John Kramer says
Sorry for your loss. Luther was and always will be one of my Lambda Chi brothers from Butler.
John M. Kramer
AA1060
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mary eastes says
Very sorry to hear this sad news. May God bless and comfort you.
Herman & Beryldean Lauterbach says
Dear Beverly and Family,
We are proud to be second cousins to a man with such credentials. We extend our sympathies to all.