Edwin Arthur Tuttle Sr., age 80 of Garrett, IN passed away Monday, October 7, 2024 at Lutheran Hospital – Ft. Wayne, IN. Ed was born August 14, 1944 in Garrett, IN to Merritt A. and Mary Rose (Whittecar) Tuttle.  He married Billie Jo Coyer on September 28, 1968 in Kendallville, IN and she survives in Garrett.

Ed was a United States Army veteran, serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a millwright at Dana/Eaton Corporation for 42 years, retiring in 2006.

Ed was a member of the Dana Diamonds Gospel Quartet for many years. Ed was proud to be a lifelong Garrett resident who didn't know a stranger. He enjoyed working outside and ensuring that his lawn was beautifully manicured and enjoyed handing out ice cream and cookies to all the neighborhood children. Ultimately, his grandsons were his world and he was proud of each one of them.

Ed is survived by his wife: Billie Jo Tuttle, Garrett, IN; son: Edwin Tuttle Jr., North Augusta, SC; daughter: Emily R. (Steve) McClain, Gainsville, FL; grandsons: Austin McClain, Blake McClain, Merritt Tuttle, Kendell Tuttle and Hayden Tuttle; sister: Sue Ann (Jim) Marker, Ft. Wayne, IN; brother in-law: Charles Coleman, Garrett, IN.

Ed was preceded in death by his parents: Merritt A. and Mary Rose Tuttle; sister: Cheryl Coleman

A Gathering of Friends and Family will take place from Noon – 1 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home, 1277 C.R. 56, Garrett, IN.

A Celebration of Life service will take place at 1 p.m. Saturday, October 12, 2024 at Thomas Funeral Home with Edwin Tuttle Jr. officiating.

Burial will follow in Christian Union Cemetery – Garrett, IN

Memorials are to the American Cancer Society or Garrett High School Athletic Department.

American Cancer Society
P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City OK 73123
Tel: 1-800-227-2345
Web: http://www.cancer.org/

Garrett High School Athtletics