Mr. Tutterow was born April 14, 1940, in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late, Raymond and Verna Richardson Tutterow, was a Veteran, having served in the U.S. Air Force and was of the Christian faith.
In his early years, he appeared on American Bandstand and almost made it to stardom with his singing.
Surviving are his children, Janie Ibanez, Don Tutterow, both of Susanville, California, Kenny Tutterow of Haiti, Bonnie Tutterow of Athens, fifteen grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, a half brother Wayne Delaney of Lafayette, Indiana.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, December 6, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. at Oak Hill Cemetery with Rev. Kenny Jacobs officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday morning from 9:30-10:30 A.M.
Owen Funeral Home, 12 Collins Drive, Cartersville, Georgia is in charge of the arrangements.