Les Luther LaJohn, 60, died on April 15, 2019, at OhioHealth O'Bleness Hospital in the loving presence of family and close friends at his bedside following a long struggle with lung cancer.

Les was born Oct. 13, 1958, in Kirksville, Missouri, moving to Athens with family as a small child. In his youth he enjoyed building model cars, electronics, classic rock, playing drums, fishing, ping-pong, and gliding down Mulligan Road on his skateboard. He was a graduate of Athens High School and also attended Tri-County JVS.

Les was a talented builder and jack-of-all-trades in carpentry, electrician work, engines and machinery of all types, and plumbing. He could construct or rebuild most anything and loved to work, the feel of tools in his hands.

Les was about friendships, and family. He worked on multiple projects for people involving home repairs or additions, asking for little or nothing in return. He lived in the moment to enjoy life, and had many special friends along the way. He was raised Presbyterian.

He is survived by his mother, Laura Luther of Athens; brother Larry Di Giovanni of Mount Vernon, Ohio; sister Laura "Betsy" Luther of Athens; son Griffin McVicar of Vincent; niece Madeline Sayre (Adam Sayre) of Jacksonville; nephew Ramsey Isaacs of Shade and Tony Di Giovanni of Lancaster; many great nieces and nephews, and many dear friends.

A memorial service will be held at a future date. Arrangements are with Jagers & Sons Funeral Home of Athens.  Please share a memory, a note of condolence, or sign the online register book at www.jagersfuneralhome.com.