Larry Gene Tuttle Jr., 57, passed away on August 25, 2023, at Indiana University Ball Memorial Hospital.  He was born March 8, 1966, in Muncie, Indiana, the son of Larry Sr. and Jackie (Mills) Tuttle.  He graduated from Muncie Central High School and worked for Navient.

Larry was described by his wife, Shannon, as a gentle giant who was a loving and caring man.  He would do anything for anyone, especially his mother Jackie.  He adored and loved his mother with all of his heart.  In addition, after a lengthy hospital stay for Shannon, he waited on her hand and foot and nursed her back to health.

Larry loved reading all kinds of books and listening to his favorite band, KISS.  He was a die-hard Paul Stanley fan.  Larry's loving and caring nature carried through with a love for his pets, especially his shepherd/coyote mix Luna.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife Shannon, step-children Michael and Nicole Guirovich; sons Matthew and Ethan Tuttle; sisters Kelly (Scott) Rich and Michelle (Charlie) Trammel.  In addition, he is survived by nephews Michael, Nicholas, Jacob, and Ben, and niece Elizabeth.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents Larry Sr and Jackie Tuttle.

Larry is to be cremated and there will be no services.