Luther Dewayne Qualls, 86, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away January 19th, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones in Thayer, Missouri. He was born January 26th, 1939, in Bloomfield, Missouri, to Luther C. Qualls and Pearlene Hutchinson. Luther married the love of his life, Donna Dee Qualls, with whom he spent 64 years together. From their union, they had four children: Nita Sandberg, Pearlene Harrell, Lee Ann Reed, and Roxanna Anderson.
In life, Luther enjoyed spending time at the creek, hunting, listening to country music, driving his semi-truck, and being with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Luther is survived by his children: Nita Sandberg, Lee Ann Reed, and Roxanne Anderson; his grandchildren: Chris Reed, Nicole Lafferty, Maggie Walters, Mathew Harrell, DJ Anderson, Lisa Sandberg, and Shannon Odman; his great-grandchildren: Austin Reed, Dalton Reed, Summer Reed, Bailynne Reed, Kambria Lafferty, Eli Hearting, Gracie Hearting, Briley Walters, Bristal Walters, Bayler Walters, Kora Odman, Gavin Odman, Gavin Anderson, and Radley Anderson; his brothers: Larry Qualls and James Daniel Qualls; and his sisters: Sherry Bollinger and Mona Settles.
Luther is preceded in death by his wife, Donna Dee Qualls; daughter, Pearlene Harrell; parents, Luther C. Qualls and Pearlene Hutchinson; and brother, Dave Qualls.
Pallbearers will be Austin Reed, Dalton Reed, Eli Hearting, Dustin Walters, Jimmy Hutchison and Hunter Troxell. Honorary pallbearer will be Chris Reed.
Memorials can be made the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or left with the funeral home.
A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri. Burial will be at the Walker Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri