Luther A. Lewallen, Jr., 82, of Uniontown, Pennsylvania died peacefully at home following a battle with dementia on May 31, 2024. Born on May 5, 1942, at Louellen, Kentucky, Luther was the son of the late Luther A. Lewallen, Sr. and Hazel Woodward Lewallen. Luther graduated from West Virginia University as a teacher after graduating from Mount Hope High School. Luther very much believed in the individualism that the “old junior high and local high schools” gave communities. He loved teaching until his retirement. There was not a child that Luther didn’t encourage and give the most respect and his undivided attention to. As an educator, he touched many lives. He spent his summers painting schools throughout the county. Once he and Judy met and got married, she kept him busy with the bed and breakfast and with other jobs. They have painted dozens of houses and started many businesses together. While he didn’t have any children of his own, he adopted his grandson, Chris. Luther took great strides to make sure Chris was taken care of and had every opportunity he could to succeed. After selling the bed and breakfast in Fayette County, they moved to Alderson. Luther became mayor and served 4 terms. During that time, he took the job to heart and did his best to make Alderson better. In addition to his parents, Luther was preceded in death by his brothers Lynn, Donald, Jerry and sisters Betty and Vada. Those left to cherish Luther’s memories are his wife of forty years, Judy, sons Chris Lewallen and Eric Laxton, daughters Lisa Davis, Rhonda Laxton, and Travis Copenhaver, his family and many other friends and relatives. In keeping with his wishes Luther was cremated. A celebration of his life will be held at Alderson City Hall, 311 Monroe Street, South, Alderson, West Virginia 24910 on Saturday June, 8th, 2024 at 1:00pm. Lantz Funeral Home, Uniontown, Pennsylvania has served Luther’s family during their great time of need.