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LUTHER BETHEA JR

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POSTED ON 5.25.2023

POSTED BY: ANON

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Never forgotten.

Semper Fi, Marine

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POSTED ON 8.13.2022

POSTED BY: Jim McClain

Rest in peace devil dog! Semper Fi!

We called him "Pudgy," and we attended Gordon High School. Pudgy was a couple of years behind me, but we were teammates on the football team. Hell of a linebacker.

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POSTED ON 10.4.2021

POSTED BY: John Fabris

honoring you...

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. The remembrance from the Graham family is touching. As long as you are remembered you will always be with us...

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POSTED ON 9.1.2020

POSTED BY: Wm Alan Ross

Pfc LUTHER BETHEA Jr., May America never forget your sacrifice!

May each day find you in the eternal Holy Kingdom!
May all that may have escaped you on this Earth be yours in all your days in Heaven!
America is forever in your debt!
We will never forget your sacrifice and the sacrifices of so many others who gave all there is to give !

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POSTED ON 8.11.2020

POSTED BY: Mary DeWitt

For his family and friends

"There were many outstanding athletes in the Gordon High School class of 1967...and, of course, the big three: Cleveland "Jungle Baby" Bethea, Luther "Pudgy" Bethea, and Marvin Goings. These three stood out in this class of outstanding athletes due to the fact that they played, started, and were stars in all of the male sports teams at Gordon. They were instrumental in helping Gordon to win the 2A State Championships in basketball in 1965 and 1966, and in football their senior year." -The Dillon Herald, Aug 19, 2018

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