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January 28, 1947 – October 6, 2022
John Alan Luckenbach, of Lake Jackson, passed away October 6, 2022. He was born January 28, 1947 , in Sugarland, Texas, to Austin Albert and Mollie Sue Luckenbach.
Johnny (Luke) graduated from Brazosport High School in 1965, and received a bachelor’s degree from Lamar University in 1969, where he served as the mascot Cardinal Big Red. His knowledge and easy manner soon led to great success in sales to include valve companies and high rise condos from Baton Rouge to Chicago to Southern California and finally Houston.
Led by his adventurous spirit, Johnny would take up many hobbies to include scuba diving, deep sea fishing, snow skiing and golf which he would enjoy with lifelong friends made along the way. Johnny would ultimately retire to enjoy fair weather and good friends on South Padre Island.
In 2019, he returned to Lake Jackson , and moved in with his beloved sister, Judie, which afforded him the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Judie Sue Luckenbach Woolam.
He is survived by his nephew, Kyle Woolam; his wife, Bonnie; their children, Luke, Drew and Samantha; niece, Martha Bennett; her children, Peighton and Pyper.
A Celebration of Life will be held October 15, 2022, 1:00 p.m., Lakewood Funeral Chapel, Lake Jackson, Texas , with David Luckenbach officiating.
In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the charity of your choice.
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Bill Marshall
Sad to hear of Johnny's passing. I first met Johnny in the 4th grade in Mr. Ivy's class. Johnny received more "licks" from Mr. Ivy than all of the other boys in that class combined. It was almost a daily ritual that he would get licks. I also remember that Johnny was a big Texas A&M fan, which I was also, and the Aggies were having a great year and there was a bet made between Johnny and Mr. Ivy on the UT/A&M game. Johnny won but I do not remember what the wages were...that was 1956....!!!!!
I was also in Boy Scouts with Johnny in Troop 325 which later split and Troop 352 was added. We were affiliated with the First Methodist Church in Lake Jackson. This is where I was in the same Sunday School class with Johnny. He did like to sing and if memory serves me right he was in the BHS Acapella Choir. His Mother was in the Choir at our Church. Sat with Johnny many Sundays in the upstairs listening to Basil Jones, Reverend Morton and Carlos Davis Sermons....(Doty Davis father). In High School we attended some of the same social functions and dances at Angleton fair grounds. Did not see Johnny a lot after High School. He went to Lamar Tech (University) in Beaumont. He and Gene Blanchard were room mates for 3 years. I saw Johnny at a couple of times at the HIgh School reunions and we had conversations and caught up on what we had done the last 40-50 years since graduation. The last time I saw Johnny was at Stuart Lee's funeral in La Grange last summer. We had a good conversation and he advised me that his health was not the greatest and that his Sister Judie was moving to Lake Jackosn to assist him. Judie passed away recently. I had forgotten how tall Johnny was....6'4".
REST IN PEACE JOHNNY
Sammy Sapp
sorry to hear this. I didn't know Johnny untill high school. we had a few classes together.
John Gambino
Like all of us WILL, Johnny has gone the way of all men. When we were in the 6th grade, Johnny told Mr. Huffman that he, Johnny, could run faster than Mr. Huffman. After school, Mr. Huffman and Johnny engaged in a short spirnt. The students thought this was really cool. Mr. Huffman "smoked" Johnny. Great times in a world very different from the world we now live in. Rest in Peace, Johnny. To those of our class who continue with life under the sun, I admonish "REMEMBER HEAVEN".
Al Morris
Dadgumit, hated to hear of Johnnys passing. Great friend at High School.
It seems that all of us are beginning to watch the things happen that my mother did when she would tell me of another classmate passing. It sucks!
GOD SPEED to Johnny and all our other classmates that have left before us way too soon.