Michael Augustus Luckett

Birth Name Michael Augustus Luckett
Gender male
Age at Death 62 years, 11 months, 28 days

Narrative

first name: Michael
middle name: A
last name: Luckett
birth date: 25 August 1946
social security number: 255-68-2539
place of issuance: Georgia
death date: 22 August 2009

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Michael Augustus Luckett

LUCKETT, Michael Augustus, of Roswell, Georgia, died at his home Saturday, August 22 at the age of 62. He was born on August 25, 1946 in Atlanta, Georgia to Georgia Craig Luckett and Col. (Ret.) Gustus Luckett. As a child, Michael was full of life, enjoying outdoor activities and music. He started playing guitar in high school and enjoyed playing in a band known as the Beathovens. Mike was a graduate of Columbus High School, class of 1964, and he received an undergraduate degree in 1969, and master's degree in 1979 in geology from the University of Georgia. He worked as a senior principal hydrogeologist, with more than 35 years of experience in the field. He has received numerous accolades. He was a member of the American Institute of Professional Geologists. Mike was a musician, avid fisherman, hunter and outdoorsman. He was a proud father, loving son, brother, friend and mentor to many. He lived by high ideals and was a man of principle. He will be greatly missed. Michael is survived by
his children,
Austin B. Luckett of Woodland Hills, Calif.,
Leslie L. Dutton and husband, Brent, of Charlotte, N.C.;
his mother,
Georgia C. Luckett of Richmond, Va.;
three sisters, Georgia Luckett Champion of Milner, Ga.,
Mary Thurmond of Burnt Hickory, Va. and
Karen B. Luckett of Richmond, Va.;
nephew,
Rob Thurmond and wife, Tori, of San Diego, Calif.;
nieces,
Stacey Brown and husband, Mike, of Richmond, Va.,
Kara Thurmond and husband, Andrew, of Catskill, N.Y.;
great-nephews and nieces,
Michael Brennen Brown,
William Rhody Brown,
Grace Thurmond and
Claire Thurmond;
close family friend, Tom Horton.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 29, 2009, at 10 a.m. Visitation following service at Mayes Ward-Dobbins, 180 Church Street NE, Marietta, Ga. 30060. (770)428-1511. Final resting place Lake Harding, Ga. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper in Michael's name. www.mayeswarddobbins.com

Published in Richmond Times-Dispatch on August 26, 2009

Events

Event Date Place Description Sources
Birth August 25, 1946 Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, United States   1
Death August 22, 2009 Roswell, Fulton County, Georgia, United States   2 1

Parents

Relation to main person Name Birth date Death date Relation within this family (if not by birth)
Father Gustus LuckettNovember 17, 1913November 9, 2004
Mother Georgia CraigMay 15, 1918April 8, 2010
         Michael Augustus Luckett August 25, 1946 August 22, 2009

Pedigree

  1. Gustus Luckett
    1. Georgia Craig
      1. Michael Augustus Luckett