of Quitman, AR

April 26, 1945 - October 9, 2016

Junior Tuten 71, of Quitman, Arkansas died Wednesday, October 9, 2016. He was born in Conway, Arkansas April 26, 1945 to Bob and Eva Mae Whaley Tuten.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Mae Burrow, and half-brother, Eulis Tuten. Junior is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Gayle Shaw Tuten, twin daughters, Melanie Burklow and Donny of Quitman, AR; and Melissa May and JW of Damascus, AR; two stepsons, Terry West and Kim of Vine Grove, KY; and Curtis West and Julie of Conway, AR; thirteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Junior was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he was an extremely determined and a perfectionist at anything he decided to do. Junior owned and operated an automotive repair shop for 15 years before retirement. He loved drag racing, gardening and working with his tractor. He was also a member of the Masonic Lodge of Quitman.

Pallbearers: JW May, Donny Burklow, JR Henderson, Brad Lumpkin, Roger Thompson and Dewayne Dowdy.

Funeral Service will be 2:00pm Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at Roller McNutt Funeral Home Greenbrier, Arkansas with Pastor Terry Hill officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to service. Burial will follow in Old Texas Cemetery Guy, Arkansas.

Funeral Arrangements are under the care and direction of Roller McNutt Funeral Home of Greenbrier, Arkansas.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/greenbrier

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