Mr. James A Tuttle, 62, of Magnolia, MS, passed from this life on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Southwest MS Regional Medical Center with his loving family by his side. He was born on January 20, 1961 in Long Beach, CA, to Albert Tuttle, Jr. and Betty Gatlin Hall.

He enjoyed being in the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. Until his health no longer permitted him, he worked tirelessly as a heavy machinery operator. He was a loving son, brother, and friend who was always willing to help.

Preceding him in death were his father; stepmom, Dorothy Louise Tuttle; and one sister, Diana Wilburn.

Survivors are his mother; one brother, Daryle Tuttle (Rhonda); two sisters, Kathy McKenzie (Mike) and Tammy Erkhart (Mitchell); two step-sisters, Sharon Benits (Gabriel) and Donna Theriot; and a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Jeffrey Erkhart, Cory Tuttle, Cody Woodall, Christ Craft, Derek Tuttle, and John McKenzie.

Honorary pallbearer is Jeremy Tuttle.

A visitation will be held Friday, February 3, 2023, at Sharkey Funeral Home beginning at 10AM until time of service at 12PM with Bro. David Boyd officiating. A graveside service will follow immediately at Hollywood Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you contact them directly in consideration of the funeral costs.