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William Tuttle Obituary
Nashville, TN
William T. Tuttle, age 83 of Nashville, TN, passed, peacefully Sunday, September 28, 2014.
He was preceded in death by Marjorie Haynie Tuttle, his wife. They were married for 52 years. He was the son of Alvie and Mrytle Tuttle.
He is survived by his three children, Sonja (Tom) Tate, Troy Tuttle, and Jill (Carey) Steel. He also had eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
He joined the Air Force in 1948. He spent the majority of his time at Stewart AFB as a Combat Controller. He retired as a Senior Master Sgt. after 23 years, and served in Korea and Vietnam. His main hobby was road rally crosses and drag racing. He set the world record for the fastest speed in his class in 1963 at the NHRA Nationals at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. After his military career, he opened La Vergne Foreign Auto Repair and later worked as a park Manager for the US Army Corps of Engineers.
The Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be conducted Friday, October 3, 2014 at Spring Hill Funeral Home. Visitation will be at 10 a.m., followed by a service at 11 a.m. Inurnment will be in the Historic Spring Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to TN State Veterans Home, 345 Compton Rd., Murfreesboro, TN 37130.
Arrangements entrusted to Spring Hill Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5110 Gallatin Rd., Nashville, TN 37216; (615) 865-1101; www.springhillfh.com
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Memories and Condolences
for William Tuttle
charlie mason
October 25, 2014
Will T had a major influence on me & am saddened to learn of his death.
Art John
October 24, 2014
Do not stand at my grave and cry,
I am not there; I did not die.
Rick Crutchfield
October 24, 2014
Will T. had a positive impact on many young combat controllers in the 60s at Sewart AFB. He was a seasoned and respected NCO to be emulated. His door was always open on or off duty to friends and teammates.
Jose aguirrechea
October 23, 2014
My condolences, may he rast in peace.
Current Combat Control School
Combat Control School Cadre
October 23, 2014
It is always a sad day to see a fellow team member move on. God bless.
Reesie Tomlinson
October 7, 2014
My deepest sympathy to your entire family on your loss. Even though it had been several years since I had seen Bill, I do miss him. I think seeing you, Sonja and Jill, brought him back into my life again. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to know him and your mother. Thank you for allowing me to work with you, and please call if you should need to speak to me. All my best thoughts go with you now and in the future.
From the Staff of Spring Hill Funeral Home & Cemetery.
October 2, 2014
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
Cathey McClung
October 1, 2014
Heaven has gained a true gentle-man. You were loved by many and will be missed by all. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
October 1, 2014
Bill will be missed by family and friends. Prayers go out to the entire family. Toby Resha
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