Mr. Michael Eugene Luna, 49 of Social Circle, went to be with his heavenly Father April 17, 2015 at Newton Medical Center. Michael was born in Birmingham, Alabama on November 22, 1965. He is preceded in death by his grandparent’s Posey Luna and C.L. and Julie Mullenix and brother Timothy Luna.
Michael was an Eagle Scout and he was a graduate from DeKalb Technical College, where he was certified in 1984 as an EMT and later as a Paramedic. He could not possibly have foreseen the many lives he would touch. Not only could he be remembered as a teacher and mentor but also an instrumental figure in creating various protocols and programs in his 30 year career. He was employed by Central EMS.
He was a loving husband, father, son, brother and uncle. Michael loved laughter and never missed the opportunity to make someone laugh. He was also a loyal Alabama Crimson Tide fan. He was an inspiration to all who knew him.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 29 years Teresa Luna of Social Circle; daughter Melissa Luna of Social Circle; son Taylor Luna of Social Circle; parents BJ and Randall Luna of Covington; brother Christopher Luna of Los Angeles; grandmother Eveline Luna of Alabama; mother and father in law Carolyn and Billy Morris of Douglasville; sisters in law Lisa Luna of Covington, Wanda and Terry Nation of Douglasville; brother in law Danny Morris of Douglasville; nieces Sarah and Kailey Luna of Covington, Kaleigh and Joey Quadagno of Temple; nephews Daniel and Heather Nation of Graham, Alabama., Matthew Nation of Villa Rica, Luke Morris of New Orleans and Kyle Morris of Douglasville; great niece and great nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Luna will be held Saturday, April 25, 2015 at First United Methodist Church of Covington at 3 p.m. with Rev. Robert Nash officiating. Interment will follow immediately after the service at Lawnwood Memorial Park. T
he family will receive friends at the church from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friends may sign the online registry at wheelerfuneralhome.com. Wheeler Funeral Home and Crematory 11405 Brown Bridge Rd. Covington, 770-786-7111 .
