Luther Masingill Has Passed Away

NewsChannel 9 is sad to report the passing of longtime radio and television legend, Luther Masingill.
Our partners at WDEF-FM confirmed Luther passed away Monday morning at the age of 92 after a brief illness.
Luther was inducted into both the Tennessee and National Radio Halls of Fame and was the world's longest-running broadcaster, with 74 years on the radio.
He is the only broadcaster to have been on the radio when both Pearl Harbor was attacked in 1941 and when the World Trade Center was attacked during 911.
A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Luther Masingill is survived by his wife, Mary, his son and daughter, a brother and two grandchildren.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
WDEF Radio VP/GM Bernie Barker said: Luther s impact on Chattanooga is unparalleled. Anyone who has ever listened to Chattanooga radio over the past 74 years knew the unmistakable sound of his voice. We are all deeply saddened by his passing, but rest assured his spirit and commitment will always be a part of Sunny 92.3, WDEF. Luther s partner of 20 years James Howard said: Luther is the reason I got into radio. He is my best friend and an inspiration to everyone who as ever listened. Announcing his passing is one of the hardest things I ve ever had to do in my career. We will continue his broadcast legacy and honor his memory.
Sunny 92.3, WDEF will broadcast memories of Luther during the morning show over the next few days and have special guests who have worked with Luther during the past several decades said Danny Howard (Station Manager