Stephen Lee Tuttle

Stephen Lee Tuttle, 63 years old, of Roswell, New Mexico, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2016. Steve, or “Tut” as some knew him, was born in Sweetwater, Texas, on April 14, 1953. He had nine other siblings. Steve is survived by his two sons, Dallas Austin Tuttle and his wife, Jennifer, and Damon Paul Tuttle and his wife, Andrea. He is survived by his two grandchildren, Zoe Tuttle, and Lincoln Tuttle. He is also survived by his brother and best friend, Brigham Paul Tuttle and his wife, Juanita. He is also survived by his siblings, Laurinda Leverett, Lena Price and her husband, Mark, Wendy Williams and her husband, John, Mary Ritchey and her husband, Edward, Melissa Bezouche and her husband, Hassan, Theresa Winnen and her husband, Gary, and Albert Dale Alexander, Jr . and his wife, Terry. He is survived by numerous nephews and nieces, who he loved very much. The family would like to extend a very special thank you to his niece, Stacie Leverett, who took care of him during the last part of his life, and Kenneth Thompson, who was always there to get Steve out of a jam, and Elizabeth Silva, who looked in on him often. Steve is preceded in death by his grandparents, Dannie Lee Lightfoot and Jewell James Lightfoot. He is also preceded in death by his mother, Dolores Lightfoot Alexander, and his father, Albert Dale Alexander, and his sister, Deborah Thompson. Those who knew Steve, knew he was a die-hard Dallas Cowboy’s Football fan. He enjoyed many years of softball with friends. He enjoyed working at Furrs, Lawrence Brothers, Electric Supply Company, and Home Depot, where he made many friends. Early on, Steve developed a love of cooking from his grandparents, he owned and operated two restaurants. He loved fishing, and previously had managed Lake Van in Dexter, New Mexico. While at Lake Van, he helped organize and put on fishing tournaments, and helped organize and begin the annual Fourth of July fireworks show. He was loving and easy-going. He was a father, a brother, a grandfather, and a friend. Though his presence from this Earth will be sorely missed, we rejoice knowing that he is with our Lord in Heaven. Rest in peace Steve, we will always carry your memory in our hearts, and “GO COWBOYS!” Funeral services will be held at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home on Friday, August 26, 2016, at 2:00 PM. Viewing will be held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 24, 2016, and Thursday, August 25, 2016, at Anderson Bethany Funeral Home. Obituary was lovingly written by the family.

Stephen Lee Tuttle

April 14, 1953 - August 21, 2016