Jerry L. Lutz, 79 of Columbus, MS passed away Thursday, August 29, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital-GT, Columbus, MS. There will be a memorial service at a later date. Arrangements by Lowndes Funeral Home, Columbus, MS. Mr. Lutz was born December 30, 1933 in Murray, Nebraska. He was an Army veteran. Mr. Lutz worked in construction and loved being involved in the American Legion Post #69. He was an all around good guy and enjoyed helping others. Mr. Lutz is survived by a special friend, Elnor Britt and her children, Jeff Clark, Stanley Clark, Gary Clark and Alisa Kerch. Memorials may be made to American Legion Post #69, 308 Chubby Drive, Columbus, MS 39705 or American Diabetes Association, 16 Northtown Dr., Jackson, MS 39211.