Joseph Tuttle, age 79, was born on July 30, 1939 to Ezekiel and Laura Owens Tuttle in Claiborne County, TN. He passed away on July 8, 2019. Joseph loved to be outside fishing and hunting.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Elsie Tuttle; children, Joe Tuttle, Tressie Smith (Jeff), Steve Tuttle (Tina), and Robert Tuttle (Jennifer); 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; brothers, Esco, Owen, Dewey, and Elvert Tuttle; and sisters, Ruby Norris, Mary Umphrey, and Flossie Umphrey.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Willis and John Tuttle.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 11, 2019 from 12 to 2 at Crossville Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral services for Joseph will also be held on Thursday following visitation with George Maddox officiating. He will be laid to rest in Crossville City Cemetery.