Ralph Kimble Tutor

Ralph Tutor (R-Tee), went to be with our Heavenly Father and his loving wife on Wednesday, January 6, 2021.

A memorial service for Mr. Tutor will be held Monday January 18, 2021 at 2:00PM at Lowe Funeral Home.

Ralph was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi.  He was the second oldest child of six children of Loyd and Victoria Tutor.

At the age of 19, he enlisted in the Army and was stationed in Wyandotte, Michigan.

In 1956, he met the love of his life and in 1957 they were married.

After spending six years in Germany, Mr. Tutor got stationed to Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas.

In 1970, they bought a house and Ralph went on to serve proudly in the Army for a total of 20 years.

Ralph enjoyed spending time with his family.  R-Tee loved to fish.  He spent many days fishing with friends and family.  Ralph always had time for his family and no matter if they were near or far, he made sure they were alright and doing well.

Ralph was a wonderful father, Grumps, and Great Grandfather.

He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Patricia Tutor; one son, Michael W. Tutor; his parents, Loyd and Victoria Tutor; three brothers, Lynn Tutor, Larry Tutor, and Dexter Tutor; and brother-in-law Sonny Dillard.

Left to cherish memories and honor him are one sister, Brenda Dillard of Mississippi; one brother, Tony Tutor of Mississippi. Daughter Kimberly and husband Joe Smith of Quitman; Son, Mark A. Tutor of Yantis; and son, Matthew G. Tutor and fiancé Belle Wilson of Sulphur Springs; four grandchildren, Timothy Ownby, Crystal Mejia, Joshua Tutor, and Xandria Tutor; five great grandchildren, Emma Ownby, Alora Ownby, Leah Cardenas, Santiago Mejia, and Aslian Mejia.

May we always honor him and make them proud!