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Billy Tutt Obituary
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Billy Dean Tutt, Captain, USN Ret. Died July 11, 2016. He was born on July 7, 1937 in Jonesboro, IL.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother and a sister. He is survived by his wife, Jo Ann; sister, Nancy Reynolds (Bud); half sister, Carla (Clay); half brother, Jeff Tutt (Karen), step mother, Betty Tutt; step son, Michael Whiteside (Sharon); 3 step grandchildren, nieces & nephews.
Billy spent 31 years in the active and reserve Navy with 20 decorations (made 2-star Admiral for 1 1/2 yrs.) He also was a past owner of Tutt Advertising, Public Relations & Talent Agency. During his years in Radio & TV, he was a host, a DJ, a renowned public speaker and served as VP Sales & Operation of E. Anthoney & Sons, VP Sales & Operation of Keynote Broadcasting, VP and GM of North American Broadcasting in MA. He was also heavily involved in charitable works: Chairman of the Greater Red Cross in Bristol County MA; Chairman American Cancer Crusade for counties in MA and RI; Chairman of MS Fund Dr.; Chairman of the Counties Campfire Girls; Chairman of the Boy Scout Jamboree, C. of the United Fund Dr.; Past Gov. of the MA Lions Clubs (Dist.
33S); Founded a Lions Hearing Institute in MA that dispenses free hearing aids and tests to the less fortunate; PAL & Adult League Player Coach in baseball, fast & slow pitch softball and basketball; Chairman of Somerset, MA Republican Party and delegate to many state & national conventions.
His passion was golf. He won the Sports Illustrated Amateur World Championship in 1992, and the World Handicap Championship in 1992. He won the IRCC Golf Championship in 2003, 2004, & 2005 and its match play Championship in 2004. He earned 9 gold, 2 silver and 1 bronze medal in the Senior Golf Olympics. He won over 15 golf tournaments and had 3 hole-in-ones.
A celebration of his life will be held at 2 PM Thursday, July 14, 2016 at the Indian River Colony Club Chapel, where he was a past board member, 1936 Freedom Dr., Viera, FL.
Donations may be made to Vitas Healthcare, 4450 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Suite 250, Melbourne, FL 32934.
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December 26, 2016
I am Rudy Sorels daughter your dad came to our house many times in Fall River Mass . I am so sorry for your loss. Cathy Sorel Mendoza
Marcia May
July 16, 2016
Jeff, So sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my prayers!
July 16, 2016
Joan our Sympathy and Prayers are with you, God Bless you
Darlene Demyan
July 15, 2016
"Blessed are they that mourn:for they shall be comforted" (Matt.5:4)
May God give you everlasting consulation and hope through grace.
Mary Carol Geddis
July 14, 2016
JoAnn,
Our sympathy to you on the loss of Billy Dean.
Sincerely,
Mary Carol and Duke Geddis, your former IRCC neighbors
Martha Ann Webb
July 14, 2016
Sympathy to the family! You are in my prayers!
Elaine Moore Jones
July 13, 2016
To Billy's family: I've heard so many great "Billy" stories from Jeff. Billy was a legendary hero. I've always been told that a great sense of humor is a sign of intelligence. By that measure Billy was a genius!! I enjoyed his articles that Jeff would forward. You will be in my prayers.
July 13, 2016
May The Lord comfort your family at this time. Sorry for your loss. Carole.. I work with Jeff!!
Matt Wettig
July 13, 2016
Thank you for your service. RIP brother. Prayers for the family.
Sonya Case
July 13, 2016
Billy will be greatly missed. He was a patient of mine at a local dental office years ago and I will never forget how much of a comedian he was every time he came into the office. He would joke with the dentist, which was retired military also and flirt with us girls. May God be with his wife and family during these rough times. RIP Billy and I know you will be golfing in heaven above!!
Douglas Maher
July 13, 2016
I remember....very, very, very, very well.
RIP CBDT
July 12, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to Jo Ann, and Bills Family. Bill was a dear friend, since the fifth grade and will be sorely missed by all. Don and Elinor Egelston
Donald Egelston
July 12, 2016
Our deepest sympathies to Jo Ann, and Bills Family. Bill was a dear friend, since the fifth grade and will be sorely missed by all. Don and Elinor Egelston
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