David James Tuttle
June 7, 1978 ~ April 16, 2005
Resided in:
Arden, NC
Arden – Saturday, April 16, 2005, we awoke and found our lives changed forever. An April morning that can never be changed, yet never to be forgotten. Our hearts left with an empty space, never to be filled.
David James Tuttle, born June 7, 1978, was taken from this world without warning. Taken at a time his life was filled with peace and a strong future ahead of him.
He could always be found surrounded by family or friends. Spending his time between family, friends, work, bowling, basketball and his car....he was always the one to say, “Cheer-up!”
A son, a brother, and an uncle...he was also a true friend to those in his life. An honest man. A respectful man. A rare find on this earth.
David will be missed greatly by all his family and friends. His parents, William and Donna Tuttle; sister Jennifer Tuttle; beloved niece, Kassandra Tuttle; grandmothers, Alice Tuttle and Estelle Lillienstein; great grandmother Mae Schonfeld and many others who loved him dearly.
We also wish to mention the leagues at Star Lanes and everyone in his “second family” in Mills River, NC.
He was employed by Medical Action Industries and was a member of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church.
A memorial service will be held at 6 pm Wednesday in the chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with the Reverend Doris Valentine. The family will receive friends following the service until 8 pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the United Way, 50 S. French Broad Ave., Asheville, NC 28801.
“Do not be saddened by his passing. Take joy in the fact you knew him and had the honor of sharing the wonderful life he lived.”
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Bill & Donna–We were saddened to hear about David. Our memories are those of a twelve year old boy who loved life and was always willing to give a hand. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Doug and Rena’ Hudson
Very sorry for your lost. I didn’t know him that well but what I did know he was a very nice good man.
May God be with you.
Kathy Reynolds
I am sadden by the sudden loss of David. He and my brother Kris were friends, and he used to come over to the house and play b-ball until it was dark, and was a very sweet, kind person. I know that he is in heaven. My prayers go out to his family, that you all may have comfort and grace, and peace in knowing David is living in eternal peace. May God Bless you, and continue to do so all the days of your lives.
My Thoughts and Prayers are with you at this time. God Bless You Bill and the whole family.
Jennifer, My thoughts are with you
and your family during this sad time. I hope you will comfort in your memories of David.
I did’nt know David, but im very sorry for your loss.
So young, so sad. May God bless all of you.
All I can say is that I am sorry, that he is gone. I knew him most of my life and we hung out alot. We even dated off and on but he was always just a phone call away and I knew it. We had jus got everything worked out the night he died. I know that I will miss him the most on Friday nights. I am so sorry.
Will miss you at the bowling center,it is so sad that things like this happens. God bless your family
I bowled with/against David on a few occasions, so I can’t say I knew him well, but his spirit, attitude, and energy was amazing. My condolences go to all of his family and friends during this time. May god be with all of you.
We were told about David’s tragic accident just before we threw our first bowling ball at Star Lanes Monday night and just couldn’t believe it. We were to have him bowl on our team next Fall. He was the sunshine of the bowling lanes when he was there. He was very tallented at bowling and had such good sportsmanship. We have a son that lives with us that is also 26 years old and this accident could have happened to him since he works the eve shift at Electrolux in Fletcher. We can’t even imagine your grief. Please accept our sincere condolences upon your family’s loss.
Do not stand at my grave and weep.
I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glint on the snow.
I am the sunlight on ripened fields of grain and I am the gentle autumn rain. With GOD all things are possible and Each time you see or feel these things, its GODs way of letting David tell you he’s still with you. You or your family do not know me, But as a parent of 2 teenage boys I feel your grief. Please know that you all will be in my prayers.
To Mr. & Mrs. Tuttle and family,
You do not know us and we did not know David, but our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. As grieving parents, we know the shock and pain you are feeling right now and our hearts ache for you. Our 26 year old son was murdered in downtown Asheville last April 24th. He would have had brain damage had he lived, so we know God in His mercy took him home to Heaven. Jay may have known David. He graduated from T.C.Roberson in 1997. They are in God’s loving care basking in the glories of Heaven. If I can encourage you in any way, please e-mail me and I will give you my phone number. We pray that God’s love will surround you, strengthen and carry you. May His peace pierce this dark time you are walking through to bring you comfort, hope and rest to your souls. You will continue to be in our prayers through the days, weeks and months ahead.
‘Cast your burden on the Lord, and He will sustain you.’ Psalms 55:22
I am truly sorry for the lost of you son, brother and uncle. David was a very sweet young man. I had him in my sunday school class at Pleasant Hill. He wanted to learn as much as he could about the Lord, now he will be able to talk to Jesus hisself. God bless you and your family.
David… Was and still is one of my best friends. The alley truely will never be the same for those who knew David and know what im talking about. He was someone who you would rarely find not in a happy mood, who u know u could go to and be cheered up. i know its it gonna be hard not to keep looking for his honda out in the parking lot of the bowling alley. i will truely miss him and i know hell always be in my heart. i also wish and hope for the best for his family and all his friends. God Bless You All.
I bowled with and against David the past 6 years since I moved to Hendersonville. He was great bowler and fierce competitor. He was also a realy nice young man and I enjoyed being around him. He will be missed by everyone.
David was loved by all, I knew him from the bowling alley. He was a great friend and great guy all the way around. I will miss him but I will always keep him in my heart.
Its been one year and three months since David left this world. There still isnt a day that goes by that I do not think or cry for David. I honestly think I will never heal no matter how much time there has been. I know we at Medical Action miss you dearly. I still have my tattoo that says ‘Turtle’ I gave you that nickname. Also, you are all over my desk at work as well as in my car and home. David you still and always will mean the world to me and I know God is taken good care of you. I love you David.
Kelly
David will be missed by my entire family,part of us work at the bowling center, the rest bowled with David. He always lifted everyones spirits and made them smile. We will deeply miss him but he will never be forgotten. God Bless and Our Prayers Are With You.
i didn’t have the chance to know David for very long. i met him through the bowling alley about 2 years ago. he was a really great guy. I know that for my friends and i bowling will not be the same. he didn’t have an enemy in the world. ill never forget you david. my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.
We will miss you a grate deal.
We miss you already.
My thoughts and prayers are with the family in this time of grief.
Though I did not know David very well I know that he will be greatly missed by those of us on the Taylor Mixed Leage and Monday Night Summer league at Star Lanes. He was an impressive bowler that I had the priviledge to fill out many awards for. May the Lord give you peace and comfort during the time of this great and unfortunate loss.
David was a very good friend,we worked together and bowled with and against each other over quite a few years.He was always wanting you to improve and would help out when he could.David was loved by everyone including me.Words can’t say enough of what he meant to me and everyone else.He will always be remembered every time I pick up a bowling ball. May GOD be with his entire family through time and heal all the broken hearts.
Our thoughts and prayers are with David and especially his family. We also knew David through the bowling alley. David was a great person and will be missed by all who even slightly knew him. May God bless you……
Although I was not a witness to this horrific accident, I came upon the wreckage at around 2:15 am this horrible night. It was my daughter’s 22nd Birthday and we were out celebrating. We too are Floridians, myself for 45 years prior to moving here in 1998. I was with an old high school girlfriend on our way to I-26 and my home in H’ville. I have got to tell you, my heart sunk deep into my chest and I am so, so, sorry for your loss. I am sure David was a great young man and will be sorely missed. He is now an Angel among many who walk this Earth by the Grace of God and loved still I am sure by all. Again, I am so sorry.
David will be missed by many. He was one of the most talented bowlers in WNC. I was very saddened to learn of his sudden death and my prayers go out to his entire family. God Bless…
I can never say or do enough to tell you how sorry I am for all you have lost. David was a wonderful person with never a bad word to say about anyone.
To know that he touched so many people in his life… to know how they loved him… his memory will live on forever and he will never be forgotten. It was an honor to know him and it is my honor to always remember.
May love surround you.
much love…
Susan
i sorry for your loss.my best times with him was just sitting around watching ball games.he could always put a smile on your face.god bless him and the family.
It has been a week and I am still so sadden by David’s death I don’t know what to do. I pray, I cry. That’s all I can do. Why would God take such a young man that had so much good to offer the world? I hope David is watching over me today. David I love you and always will, you were always there for me, all the bad times I had you were there. I miss you. I sleep with the Saint Louis Rams bear you bought me every night and he rides to work with me. I miss you Turtle.
well david, its been a little over a year now. i miss u so much. ever time it comes my bday its hard. i miss your face so bad. i wish i had one more day to spend with you, to see your smile and your laugh. ill see ya on the other side when its my time. dev’on doing good and growing and hollars daddy all the time, wish u was here to see him. i will always love you sweetie.you have a beautiful son. love amanda
David was a great guy to be around. We are sorry for your loss. Wether it was sitting at the house playing cards or down at the alley bowling, he always had a smile on his face and a thoughtful word to say. His life and his heart will always be remembered by everyone that knew him. One day we will meet with him again. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family.
david i miss u so much. my life changed so much. im sry i wasnt there that night i was susposed to be. well my son thats 18 teen months old now has your middle name. we alaways promised to give him your middle name his name is dev’on james. i miss u and love u somuch.
I worked with David on 2nd shift. He was a great guy with an awesome personality. He was also an awesome worker. Im really sorry for your loss. We will definetely keep your family in our prayers.
Steve OKelley
David & I had a special friendship, at night when I was scared I could call David and no matter what time it was he would come sleep on my couch so I would feel safe. Daivd and I spent alot of time together and I am going to miss David (Turttle) more then anyone can imagine. I love you Turttle, friends forever!
Kelly MoJo
well its been a lil over a year man. i knew it was close to ur birthday, maybe a lil early but was thinkin about u .. u sure have missed a lot of drama at the good ole bowlin alley . hope ur dream vacation is goin good .. i miss ya dude
All of us in FL are so sorry about what happened. Even though we didn’t see David too much, we all saddened by the loss. You are in our thoughts & prayers. I wish I could be with you right now to try to comfort you in whatever way possible.
I just lost my Aunt Georgia and came across Davids picture. I am sorry to say that I never met this lovely young man…as I feel I lost out somehow..along with those that did know and love him. He seemed by words that I have read about him and just by a `sense` of looking at his picture I would have really liked him. So sorry for your loss and I can honestly say…and feel…mine too.
Even though I never had the opportunity to meet David, I feel a sense of loss myself because I consider Bill a friend.I hope I can offer support in this time of grief.
My thoughts and prayers are with all David’s family. I worked with him on 1st shift. We used to work crossword puzzles on our lunch break. I will really miss his cheery disposition and friedliness.
we will miss David .. we all bowled with him in different leagues over the past 3 years.. know you his family is in our prayers..
Many thoughts and prayers are extended out to the family. God Bless you in your time of sorrow. We are all thinking of you.
David was a great friend. He was always there for me when I needed him to be. He was like an older brother if not more. I bowled with him on a regular bases. He was one of the best I knew. David always had a smile on his face, never a frown to be found. David knew exactly how to cheer people up no matter what. Tuttle will always be remembered for everything he ever did and all the people he influenced. He lead a successful life and was happy, i know there will never be anybody near to his personality, nor will anybody ever be able to have his place in my heart. I miss you David. I’ll never forget you.
david …… i know i will see u again. i jus gotta think u wnet on a long vacation to a paradise i only dream of . but man … it aint gonna be the same with out u around . i miss u already .. may god be with ur parents and the rest of ur family
David , Mike and I will miss you very much. our family enjoyed having you in our lifes.The kids had fun playing ball with you ,and we all had fun bowling with you .David you will always be in our hearts we love you . The Curtis family.
I am extremely sorry for your lost, allthough I didn’t get to see David often ,when i did see him, he was a terrfic person ,I wish I could have got to see & and hang out with him more,life is a very precious. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during these hard times. If you need anything you know how to reach us down here.May GOD bless
David….I cant be sad by this cause you are with your holy father, and in a better place than this. My thoughts and Pryers go out to all of the family i love ya man.
Donna was sad to here of the tragic thing that took your son away I worked with you at Bi-lo my prayers are with your family
Im sorry for your loss. I didnt know david that well but what i did know about him he was a great guy and he would always make you laugh and smile. He will be miss by all his friends.
Donna and family;
My heart goes out to you . I pray that you are surrounded by loving family at this time and all their love will ease your pain some.
God bless you and your family,
Alice
My heart goes out to you all. I did not know David, but was able to pray for him at the scene. I had to work late that night and was right behind this accident after it happened. May God be with you all.
To our Best Friends, We feel your loss as if he was one of ours. We watched you give birth and raise a handsome young man. He was taken from all of us way to soon. He was loved by many and will be remembered with much love, and even if his body is gone his spirit will live on forever in our hearts and all the people he touched. Love to all of you.
David & Claudia
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are very sorry for your loss.
I’am sorry for your loss. I didn’t know David, but had seen him at work. He will be missed. God bless your family.
I will miss him alot I met him during bowling on Sat night bowling. David and I got along well beacuse he loved bowling and his honda like I do. He will be missed alot but I enjoyed the good times. He was one of a kind he was a great bowler he amazed me everytime I saw him bowl. He was a true friend I will remember him the rest of my life. My prayers go out with you and your family. God bless Jeffrey Stanley
May God bless and comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.We will miss David at Medical Action.
We will really miss bowling with David at the Friday morning bowling league. He was one of the best.
With sincere sympthay, we all loved David at Medical Action. He was a great person.
My Prayers are with you
Judy Fox
My Prayers are with you, we will always remember David in a special way. He will be missed by Medical Action.
Sheila Robinson
Its been a long time. I still miss you ever day. Your son is so beautifull. Hes 4 yrs old now. Its hard ever day he always ask about you and miss you. I will see you one day. I love you
well its been a long time. it seemed like it just happened to u yesterday. i miss you so much my birthday was not the same without you. now its almost the 16th and its not the same ever year with out you. your baby is so beautiful.
well david its been 5 yrs now. I miss you so much. I wish you was heu ever dayre with me ever night and been able to hold you tight ever night. It is so hard this time of a year for me. My birthday is always been over with since that night that it happend. Your son is growing like a weed an misses you so much. He looks like you ever day. I love you baby and miss you but one day i will see you in heaven.
just wanted to say i miss you so much. i know i havent wrote in a while. life dont get any easier. i sat and think about the times we had together bowling and us spending the nights together. i remember when we got in the one car wreck on the park way and we wemt over the bank. I still hate my birthday cause it was 3 days before this. your son is so big now. he enjoys school hes in kindergation and lovs it. i miss u and love u
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TURTLE… I LOVE YOU
Why does life not get any easier. I wish you was still here. Its not fair. You have a son that didn’t get to see his daddy. You are so missed and in my heart were you will always stay.
I miss you so much ever Day. I wish I could hold you one more time and hear your voice. Your son has your middle name. I can’t wait to see u one day.