August 7, 2023, Barry Tuttle, 59, of Orlando, Florida, passed away peacefully at Orlando Health – Health Central in Ocoee, Florida with his loving family by his side after a long and brave battle with diabetes and associated health complications. Though his outcome was never entirely positive, Barry never gave up hope and never stopped fighting. His family is eternally grateful for how long he was able to hold on, and the memories that they were able to share because of his courage and strength. Midafternoon, the clouds lifted and the loved ones that preceded him rejoiced as he joined them in heaven.
Barry was born in Lancaster, Kentucky on December 6, 1963 to Eugene and Ruby Tuttle. At the age of 12 he moved to Central Florida and later graduated from West Orange High School in 1982. After high school he worked in horticulture with Florida Cactus and more than a decade in retail with Target.
Barry was a hard worker, a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved music, playing the guitar, writing, singing and art. Over the years he shared his love of music in church, at home and at various venues within the community.
In addition to his loving parents, Eugene and Ruby; he is survived by his three siblings; Daniel Tuttle and wife Carol, of Orlando, Florida, Phillip Tuttle and wife Leslie, of Orlando, Florida and Karen Thompson and husband Tom, of Ocoee, Florida; his niece, Ashley Chitty and husband Ryan and their children Ian and Kelsey of Winter Garden, Florida; and two nephews, Aaron Tuttle and his wife Emily of Ocoee, Florida and Brandon White of Ocoee, Florida.