Dwight Porter Tuttle

Mr. Dwight Porter Tuttle, age 92, of Pilot Mountain passed away on Tuesday October 13, 2026 in Catawba County. Born December 27, 1933, Mr. Tuttle was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Judson and Bessie Adkins Tuttle. Mr. Tuttle was a proud member of the United States Army, where he earned the National Defense Service Medal and the Good Conduct award. Mr. Tuttle’s service to our country was always a point of pride and he could always be found with his Army Airborne hat. Upon exiting the armed services Mr. Tuttle began a career in HVAC, eventually retiring as a maintenance supervisor from Forsyth County Government. Mr. Tuttle was blessed to enjoy over 30 years of retirement, and used that time to the best of his ability. He could usually be found camping and enjoying the outdoors. Mr. Tuttle is survived by daughter Tonda Reece; sons and daughters-in-law Steve Tuttle, Mike and Marie Tuttle, Tim Tuttle, Randy Tuttle, and Ricky and Sharon Tuttle; grandchildren Ashley Harold (Dale), Lonnie “Dude” Tuttle (Jessica), Angie Booth (Richard), Brian Tuttle (Mindy), Jennifer Warren (Paul), James Booth, April Tuttle, Kimberly Tuttle, Daniel Tuttle, and Robert Tuttle, Kenneth Reece, and Tommy Reece, as well as many great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Mr. Tuttle was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Casey Tuttle; daughter Sue Hopkins; and grandson Casey Tuttle. A funeral service will be held on Sunday October 18, 2026 at 3:00 PM at Hills Grove Baptist Church in Pilot Mountain with the Reverend Caleb Thomas officiating. Interment will follow immediately after the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour before the service. Moody Funeral Service of Mount Airy is humbly serving the family.