Rev. James Kutter

The Rev. James Kutter The Rev. James Kutter, 86, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004. The service will be at 10 a.m. EDT Wednesday at Culley's MeadowWood Funeral Home, Timberlane Road Chapel (850-893-4177), with burial at Culley's MeadowWood Memorial Park. Viewing will be from 6 to 8 p.m. EDT today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice, 1723 Mahan Center Blvd., Tallahassee, FL 32308. The Rev. Kutter was born in Richmond, Ind., on April 8, 1918, and retired from the ministry after more than 50 years of service. He served churches in Kentucky, Indiana and Florida, with his longest tenures in Sarasota and Port Charlotte. He derived his greatest satisfaction in and is most remembered for his ministry to young people, including summer youth camps that he organized and directed for more than two decades. His life was characterized by consistent compassion and a remarkable ability to relate to persons of all walks of life. He is survived by two sons, Edward (and wife Mary) of Tallahassee and the Rev. Joseph (and wife Margaret) of Topeka, Kan.; a daughter, Nancy Whitley of Atlanta; two sisters, Rose Clevenger and Ruth Ross, both of Richmond, Ind.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Floy, who shared his life and ministry for 61 years. They were members of Thomasville Road Baptist Church.