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Maurice Tutton

03/15/1960 - 07/10/2023

Obituary For Maurice Tutton

Mr. Maurice Tutton, 63, of Columbus, GA passed Monday, July 10, 2023 in Columbus, GA.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 a.m. EST Wednesday, July 19, 2023 in the C.T. Chapel of Taylor Funeral Home with Pastor Sandra Woodruff, officiating. Interment in Ft. Mitchell National Cemetery, Ft. Mitchell, AL. Visitation will be Tuesday, July 18, 2023 from 3-5 p.m. EST.

Maurice was born March 15, 1960 in Starkville, MS.

He is survived by his parents, John and Leather Belton and Johnnie Tutton; wife, Josephine Tutton; one daughter, Joselyn Tutton; three sons, Jovon (Jess) Tutton, Jordan Tutton and Jareece Tutton; three grandchildren, Taymen Tutton, Koby Tutton and Ashton Tutton; four sisters, Hattie Claytor, Gwen Tutton, Nechelle (Thomas) Lewis and Jewel Brown; one brother, Frederick Tutton, and a host of nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.


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Giovani Jimenez sent Ocean Breeze Spray for Maurice Tutton - July 16, 2023

Mr. Maurice You were a great friend to our family, we will remember you forever. May you rest in peace. The Jimenez Armas Family

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Oscar Danilo Estrada sent Deeply Adored for Maurice Tutton - July 16, 2023

Maurice you will always be in our hearts. Estrada Jimenez family.

BEVERLY J. WHITE sent America the Beautiful for Maurice Tutton - July 15, 2023

Thinking of you and praying for you all during your time of bereavement. The families of the Gregory branch of the Tutton tree.

Mixed flowers in a handled basket was sent for Maurice Tutton - July 14, 2023

LaTasha P Ellis sent The Loving Light Dishgarden for Maurice Tutton - July 12, 2023

In our thoughts and prayers. The Saul Ellis Jr. family.

Maurice you will be missed by so many. You were a nice and kind guy.

Phyllis Avery

To the family of Maurice, my condolences is with you all during this difficult time. Maurice will be missed as my big brother who kept me abreast with IT. He has a big heart and did not mind sharing his knowledge and lending a helping hand. He was my go to person. Now, I lost a true friend who greet me with a smile and treated me like a little sister. I know sometimes I got on his nerves, but he never showed it. My brother RIH. You have your wings now so watch over your beautiful family. Your Fort Moore work sister. Will miss you

To my brother (Uncle Maine) and family, Our hearts were heavy when we received the news of the passing of my nephew (cousin). We are sending our love as always. You're never along. Just reach out to us. We are praying for comfort,strength and peace 🙏💕

Sending my condolences to my best friend Josephine Tutton and the Tutton family. Maurice was very hospitalable to me and my family, we always had a great time when visiting. He will be missed. The Briggs Family

To The Tutton Family

Thinking of you and praying for your strength during your time of bereavement. The Ellis family was sadden by the loss of our nephew and cousin. Aunt Vermon, Ann, Charlene (Greg), Irene, Saul Jr (Latasha), Marilyn (Wayne) and Ken. Praying the Lord will comfort and give you Peace.❤️ The entire Ellis family

To Maurice's family...may GOD comfort you in your time of grief. He will truly be missed. He was a great friend. I could always count on him to make me smile. Rest now, my dear friend.

Brother, you will surely be miss on FT. Benning/FT. Moore at the Dining Facilities, almost everybody had your number on speed dial, when we needed you to work them computer systems. You were humble, special and computer smart to include always being a great friend to everybody. R.I.P. Maurice, you ran a great race and rest in the arms of the Lord. May God continue to bless your family during this time of bereavement. Bro. D.E. Cleveland MSG, Retired

My sincere Condolences to the family. I pray Gods, strentgh, comfort, and peace during this difficult time. Denise Hart,

Sending heart felt sympathy to the family God bless you Sincerely Joyce Lomax (aka Hammer that what called me) He will be missed RIP brother

Peace and Prayers to the Tutton family for the lost of Maurice. God bless you all in this time of sorrow. Condolences. Julie Cannon

My sincere sympathy and Condolences to the Tutton Family. I am so very sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of Maurice being a very nice and kind person who loved his children with all of his heart. Praying for all of you to find comfort and strength during this difficult time. I love you my friend Josephine. Stay strong and hug the babies for me. God is always with you so just hold on to his unchanging hand.

Maurice "Mate" I will truly miss you. There was never a time I called upon you and you refused to assist me. My thoughts and prayers are with your family for you were an awesome daddy. Blessings Kathy

Maurice was such a kind and wonderful person. Always willing to help. I learned so much from him. He will be deeeply missed. My peayers and thoughts goes out to the family. Charlene Holloway Fort Moore.

Maurice I will miss your smile, your laughter, and you saying hey New York. I wish you comfort and peace.

Sure miss Maurice saying "What's up mate!" He was a nice guy with a big smile. RIP .... Ft. Benning

Ellen and I send our most sincere condolences... Leonard and Ellen.

Mr Maurice. You were always a great person since we met. You will always live in our hearts The Jimenez Armas family

Maurice will be fondly remembered for his selfless and compassionate nature. He was a joy to ne around and always had a cheerful disposition. His influence as a father and friend will never be forgotten.

Mr. Tutton was a former proud, awesome and involved Wesley Heights Elementary School parent who cared for and loved all of his children ... his pride and joy.

Mrs. Josephine Tutton, seeing you at an out of state airport a couple of weeks ago was simply shocking in a great way; however, hearing of Mr. Tutton's passing was even more of a shock.

To Joselyn, Jareece (LyMi Love ya Mean it) and your brothers- encourage and always be there to console each other.

To every member of the family and friends - I pray the Lord will comfort and grant you His Peace, love, guidance and strength during this time.🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

Dr. S. Precious Ellis Retired WHES Principal

"Blessed assurance, Jesus is mine; Oh, what a foretaste of glory divine! Heir of salvation, purchase of God,Born of His Spirit, washed in His blood." Heartfelt condolences and prayers of comfort for all the family during this difficult time of loss. The Dancer Family (Aunt Nip,John, Pam, Pistol, Maurice, James, Jottie and all the cousins)

To Maurice Tutton family, Wishing you Peace in this time of sadness. May your loss and pain grow lighter with every passing day. May caring friends and family support you in a sympathetic way. May warm and loving memories bring you hope and comfort. I pray that God with continue to comfort and give you strength to see you through. I love you all. Brenda Tutton & family.

My condolences to the Tutton family. May you find peace in the Glory of God. When ever I had to change out my wardrobe Maurice would always remind me of his style and sizes. He was a joy to be around. Be blessed. Cephas Ridgel.

My condolences to the entire family. Praying that the Lord provide you all with peace and strength during this time. Maurice always had such a positive upbeat attitude no matter how long it would be when we would bump into each other on post. The majority of the conversations would be about his prides and joys...his kiddos.

We were deeply saddened to hear of Maurice's passing.

The GREGORY branch of the TUTTON family tree extends our heartfelt condolences to Uncle Man, Aunt Dell, and the entire family.

While we grieve in this moment, let us rejoice and cherish the precious memories that were made with him.

There's nothing anyone can say To keep your heart from breaking Or to stop your tears from falling,

But we want you to know That we are praying for you all constantly And we know that GOD will answer.

He might speak softly at first, And you might not think He is even there, But gradually you will realize that He is holding you in His arms Gently comforting you, Promising that things will get better.

And they will.........

"Casting all your cares upon Him, For He careth for you." Peter 5:7

We love you ALL! The families of......... Celestine (Stine) & James, Beverly (Mickey) & Braun, Conston (Chilli) & Vincent, Gary & Carlotta

May God give you all the comfort you need and the strength to get through , Maurice had a heart of gold and was always helpful patient and very kind ,very smart and I was waiting on his finish project, very creative stayed busy from work to coaching he wore many hats and so grateful to call him friend .

I am sending my condolence to the tutton family he will be truly missed and he indeed had a big heart and helping everybody Carolyn Morgan.

Maurice was very nice and knowledgeable. He will be missed by everyone. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. My deepest condolences.

My thoughts and prayers are with the Tutton family during this difficult time.

Cynthia Sparks Fort Moore

Comfort and peace to the family. Maurice was always helpful as an IT person. Always kind and patient. He will be missed.

I am praying for the family and sending my condilence Maurice was a very kind and important person he will be missed in many ways Georgina Wright

Maurice was one of a kind! Very loving, kind with a big heart! You will truly be missed by many! Sending my condolences to the family.

Desiree' Crimbley

"Thinking of you and your family as you celebrate the life of your beloved." Ella Robinson Auntie Fort Moore

Maurice was truly exceptional person. My heart goes out to the family during this time of sorrow.

Brigitte Henderson Fort Moore

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

Taylor Funeral Home, Inc | Phenix City, AL

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