Tuttle, Elihu G.

Passed: 1936-04-02

Age: 75

Source: Jackson Herald

Death Notice:

Obituary Date: 1936-04-10

Information: AGED RESIDENT DIES AT GAY - Funeral services for Elihu G. Tuttle, aged resident of Gay, were held at the United Brethren church there last Saturday afternoon with Rev. C. L. Sayre in charge and burial was in the Evans cemetery there.  Mr. Tuttle died on Thursday.  He was one of the well known citizens of that section of the county where he had lived for many years. A large crowd was in attendance at the funeral.  Elihu G. Tuttle, son of John and Samantha Tuttle was born January 10, 1861 and departed this life April 2, 1936, aged 75 years, 2 months and 21 days.  He was united in marriage to Creesa Church, who preceded him in death.  He was again united in marriage to Corda Hinzman, who also preceded him in death.  To this union were born three children all of whom survive.  Namely, Mrs. Fanny Cain of Dewey, Oklahoma, Mrs. Effie Linger of Reedy and Robert Tuttle of Beaver, Pa.  He was again united in marriage o Elvira Rader Litton, May 1, 1900 who survives him.  To his union were born four children, one of whom preceded him.  Those surviving are, Mrs. Dora Lyon of Charleston, Mrs. Cora Whited of Gay, Pearl Tuttle at home and a step-daughter, Mrs. Elfie Holbert of Gay.  He is also survived by one brother, Daniel Tuttle of Gay, four sisters, Mrs. G. W. Rhodes of Gay, Mrs. C. C. Paxton of Gay, Mrs. W. N. Godby of Parkersburg, and Mrs. W. A. Cobb of Gay.  He also leaves to mourn their loss a host of friends and loved ones.  Two sisters and four brothers have preceded him to the great beyond.  He was a good neighbor, husband and father.  He was an extensive bible reader, a firm believer in God, and observed the commandment of the Lord ""Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."