Born November 23, 1931 in Conroe to Fred W. Nutter, Sr. and Blannie Dampier Nutter. His mother died in childbirth so Dick was raised by his grandmother, Mrs J.B. (Bertha) Nutter in Conroe and lived with her until she passed away in 1943. At 12 he went to live with his dad, Fred and step-mother Alphia Corzine Nutter. He spent time at his dad’s business, Conroe Truck and Implement Co. and went through school in Conroe.
He attended Conroe High School, (then Crocket High School). During this time he met and fell in love with Mary Jo Wakefield. Graduating in 1950, he began college and ended up at the University of Texas. He and Mary Jo married in August of 1952, moved to Austin and finished his Bachelor of Business Administration degree in 1954. Moving back to Conroe, Dick joined the business with his dad and uncle, George V. Nutter which had been started in 1929. Three sons were born in the next 4 years. A growing family and growing business meant life was busy. He taught 7th grade Sunday school at the First Methodist Church for 18 years. He was active at church and in the local Kiwanis Club and other civic organizations. The business burned down in 1961 and he relocated it as Conroe Truck & Tractor on Hwy. 105 E until he sold it in 1994.
Mary Jo and Dick had many friends; those they’d grown up with and some new to Conroe. There were bridge clubs, ski trips with family friends, little league, lots of fun times with extended family. Life was full.
Around age 41 he began a personal relationship with Christ. This foundation helped him over difficult years ahead with numerous losses including Mary Jo and Barkley and more. He survived them, learning contentment in his later years.
Over these years he enjoyed tennis, golf, Over 60 Dance Club and church friends and activities but especially spending time with his grandchildren. Being granddaddy-on-duty, picking them up from school, having them stay over at home he forged special bonds with them. He also enjoyed baking his signature chocolate mirangue pies for friends, family and church events. (Have a birthday, illness, bereavement? Here, here’s a chocolate pie)!
Another huge love he had was caring for his special needs sister, Joyce. Besides being a caring younger brother, he served as legal guardian for over 25 years faithfully attending to her needs.
Dick loved people. He loved family and his hometown. He was proud of his family’s history in the early days of Conroe. His grandfather, J.B. Nutter and family moved here in 1894. See The Courier:
https://www.yourconroenews.com/125years/article/Enterprising-Nutter-family-involved-in-the-11169723.php
Dick was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 32 years, Mary Jo, his youngest son, Barkley Nutter and his parents, Fred W. Nutter, Sr. and Blannie D. Nutter, stepmother, Alphia C. Nutter, brother Fred Nutter, Jr. and step-brother Reggie Simmons as well as sisters Mildred Harris and Geraldine Oualline, and Joyce Nutter as well as step-sisters Marie Goodale and Peggy Hogue.
He is survived by his sons, Blake Nutter, wife Kathy of Conroe and Brian Nutter of Montgomery, granddaughter, Tracey Grisham and husband Kyle; grandsons, Josh Nutter and wife Ashley, Ben Nutter and Ryan Nutter. Great grandchildren; Kutter Grisham, Kynley Grisham, Adeline Nutter and Ralph Nutter. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to Conroe Bible Church (www.conroebible.org) or Grace School of Theology (gsot.edu).
