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Luther Ray Cruse, 76, of Beaufort passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Teresa Gail Cruse and son, Daniel Lee Cruse.
Left to cherish his memory is his daughter, Rebecca Cruse Dunford and husband Timothy of Kinston; son, Michael Cruse of Beaufort; grandchildren, Madison Dunford of Kinston and Isaiah Dunford of New Bern; great grandson, Nolan Dunford of New Bern; sister, Shelia Jenkins of Jacksonville; brothers, Thomas Cruse of Mt. Olive and Billy Cruse of Warsaw.
A memorial service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Garner Funeral Home with Richard Parker officiating.