Willie Hue Tullos age 76, a resident of Lake, died Wednesday May 27, 2015 at the Mississippi Care Center in Raleigh following an extended illness.
Visitation was held from 5pm-8pm Thursday May 28, 2015 at the Ott & Lee Funeral Home in Forest. Funeral services will not be held.
Mr. Tullos was born to his parents James Cleo Tullos and Ruby Lee Hughes Tullos on December 12, 1938 in Smith County. He was a lifelong resident of this area. He was a Baptist. Mr. Tullos loved the outdoors and his favorite pastime was cutting grass. He loved people and enjoyed his work as a greeter at the Forest Wal-Mart where he was known for his friendly smile and kind words. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him and loved him.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Survivors include his son; Randy Tullos and his wife Cynthia of Pigeon Forge, TN. Daughter, C. Juanice Tullos of Bluffton, S.C. Other survivors include one sister Linda Faye Gruger of Hardy, AR. three brothers; James “Buddy” Tullos of Columbus, MS. Edward Tullos of Smith County and Ray Howard Tullos of Sylvarena, MS. He also leaves a legacy of four grandchildren; Aaron Tullos of Houston, TX Jason Tullos of Fayetville, N.C.
Jonathan Tullos of Columbus, GA and Katie Mitchell of Rome,GA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Goodwater Cemetery Association 26319 Hwy. 35 North Raleigh, MS 39153.
Services provided by Ott & Lee Funeral Home of Forest.
Telephone: (601) 469-3412.