Marion William Tuten, age 87, of Alma passed away Monday, January 16, 2017 at his residence after an extended illness. He was a native of Blackshear, Georgia but had lived in Alma since 2006. He was son of the late Omer William Tuten and Susie Richardson Tuten and also preceded in death by two sisters, Ann T. Bennett and Pinkie T. Bell. Marion attended Emory College in Valdosta was a member of the Alma First Baptist Church and served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He enjoyed fishing and golf before retiring in 1988 from his business in Bradenton Florida. The Manatee Optical Company

Survivors include his wife of 67 years, Jeanelle Carter Tuten of Alma, two daughters, Jan Tuten Meierer (Paul) of Mt. Pleasant, SC. and Julie Tuten Powell (Tim) of Chapin, SC. four grandchildren, Brian Pyle (Georgette), and Brandon Pyle (Leah) of South Carolina, Matthew Powell (Amie) Molly, Jackson & Carter Pyle, Alycia & Layla Pyle, Georgia & Lily Powell, special relatives, brother-in-law Verlon & Lorene Carter, and Aunt Georgia Jordan and many special nieces and nephews survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 18, 2017 at 11:00 AM from the Chapel of Crosby Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Pine Lawn Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the funeral home Wednesday morning from 10:00 AM until funeral time. Memorials may be made to the Alma First Baptist Church, 201 N Church St. Alma 31510.

Active pallbearers will be Brian Pyle, Brandon Pyle, Matthew Powell, Gregory Powell, Mike Thomas and Steve Carter. All others in attendance will be considered as honorary.

Crosby Funeral Home is in charge of all the arrangements.