John "Luke" Whitworth, 86, of Lake Placid went home to be with his Lord on Tuesday morning July 13, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.  Luke was a native Floridian who was born in Miami on October 23, 1934.  He was the son of  Merrill (Whetstone) and Ocey Whitworth. Luke served his country with honors in the United States Air Force. Luke was a retired optician working in the eye vision industry. He has been resident of Lake Placid for the past ten years moving here from Mt. Dora  and formally of Pembroke Pines, Fl. Luke was of the Christian faith. He enjoyed work, building and remodeling houses. Luke loved to be with his family and friends anytime they could get together. Luke is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Susan, children; Terri, Steve, Scott, Jody, 11 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. In keeping with Luke's wishes, services to celebrate his life will be private for the family.