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Ryan Patrick Tuttle, a beloved husband, father, son, coworker, and fervent follower of Christ, passed away at his home in Atlanta, GA on March 17 after a long battle with cancer. He was 43. Ryan leaves behind his wife of 18 years Julie Christina Tuttle, children Samantha Porter Tuttle (16) Aidan Patrick Tuttle (13) and Logan Gardner Tuttle (10), his parents Mary Frances Tuttle and John Patrick Tuttle, brothers Jake (Catherine), David, and Matt, nieces, Ava, Lyla, Lucy, and Hailey, nephew, Everett and other relatives, and numerous friends and coworkers. He was deeply loved.
Ryan was born and raised in Savannah, GA. He was a third generation high school graduate from the Benedictine Military School. He pursued ROTC and graduated with a technical communications degree from Mercer University. Professionally, Ryan was a pioneer in the online marketing space. He started his career at Turner Broadcasting Systems and moved to the services side where he was integral in the growth of digital marketing agencies, Sevista and Spunlogic. Gifted strategically, creatively and organizationally, Ryan quickly rose to the ranks of executive operations leadership at Enguage Digital (COO), Collinson Media (VP Digital Operations) and BrightWave Marketing (COO). Later he went on to co-found his own mobile/tech start up, Dragon Army and he finished his career as the COO of Response Media. Ryan was instrumental in the growth of so many young professionals. Always there to raise morale with his creative sense of humor while building better work effort through efficiency and productivity.
Ryan met his wife Julie at Intown Community Church where they were actively involved. He was a loving father of their three kids and attended countless ballet performances, basketball games, soccer games and golf tournaments. Ryan was a huge kid at heart. He loved Star Wars, Disney, comic books and all Marvel movies.
Ryan loved to entertain and make people laugh. He was a hilarious MC for the Intown School Talent show. He won the Intown Dad jokes contest and received rave reviews for his role as Mother Ginger in the Nutcracker.
Ryan was also a devout Christian and an elder at Brookhaven Presbyterian Church. He led bible studies, community groups and had a heart for ministering to young professionals and church leadership. He was always ready to talk theology and truth while equally willing to listen, pray, and serve. Shortly before his passing he was very pleased to be able to serve as moderator for the Metro Atlanta Presbytery. Ryan’s faith was deeply rooted in the grace of Jesus Christ, Sovereignty of God, and fellowship of believers. And these were instrumental to him during the suffering endured in him throughout his long battle with cancer. He always kept tremendous hope through his faith, a healthy sense of humor with his friends and family. He was a good man and he will be greatly missed.
A small family-only gathering will happen soon, followed by a memorial service tentatively planned for a date yet to be set in May.
The family is being assisted by Georgia Cremation, 3570 Buford Hwy #202, Duluth, GA 30096 (678) 584-0914 www.GeorgiaCremation.com
Charlene Preg says
Praying for your family and all who knew Ryan … asking God for extra comfort when gathering is not possible. So saddened by your loss, Charlene
Mary Anne Butler says
So sorry to learn of Ryan’s death. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Mary Anne Butler
David Balzer says
Even in the relatively short time I knew him, Ryan was a good friend to me. He helped me think through how organizations work at different levels of growth, and his faith in Jesus and love for his family was a tender encouragement to me. I’m so glad we’ll see each other again because of Jesus!
Michele Blair says
My heart brakes for you all… Ryan was a Godly man taken so soon but now has the fullness of joy and pleasures ever more. Ryan knows his Redeemer lives!! May our God comfort you with great comfort.
Ash Bennett says
Dear Julie and Family,
So sorry I never had the pleasure of meeting my brother in Christ, Ryan, although I’ve been praying (and knitting !!) for him for years! So glad you were blessed to have such a wonderful husband, father, dear friend and companion. Know you will all have a huge whole in your hearts for God to fill in other ways in the days and years to come.
Sending much love and prayers,
Audrey Stair Holden (Ash) Bennett
Greg and Gaye Carpenter says
Praying our Lords mercy and loving kindness will wash over your hearts. Ryan is safely home. Resting at last with his savior. Finally made whole. Precious, precious family, we hold you before God in prayer asking for unfathonable comfort and strength.
John and Marci Huffman says
Well done, good and faithful servant. We continue to pray for your family.
The Voogd family says
We are so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing. His legacy will live on through the faith he shared with his children. Thank you, Lord, that he came to live with you and is no longer suffering. Praying for comfort and peace for all who dearly loved him.
Amy Stafford Sanderlin says
Fran I am so very sorry to hear about the loss of ur son!! I know how proud you and Pat must be to have raised such an awesome, loving, handsome son as well as father, husband!! He did leave his life to the fullest and all those great accomplishments will be memories forever my sweet friend!!
Anita Still says
Fran and family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Ryan’ a illness and passing. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Anita Still
Wednesday Lunch Mom
Patty & Mark Lloyd says
So sorry for your loss. Your family is in our prayers.
Sarah Easton says
Julie, I wish I could reach out and hug you. I’m so sad to hear of this devastating news. Please know I will be holding you and your family close to my heart and deeply in my prayers. May Jesus hold you all in the palm of his hand.
marguerite (Tinka) Smith says
Fran and Pat. I’m so deeply sorry for the loss of your son. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Frances Mills says
Ryan was an incredible man. My love to
Fran,Pat,Julie and the children, and all of your dear family. My deepest sympathy to each of you.
Andrew vogel says
Our Prayers are fervently for you and your family. May God’s Grace ease your minds and His love and words fill your hearts with peace.
John McCarthy says
I didn’t really know Ryan Tuttle.
I do however, know the Tuttle family very well. They are everyday people. They work hard , they laugh , they’re loyal. In short, if you’re fortunate to call them friends, then you have struck gold.
Ryan Tuttle was the son f Pay and Fran and that is all one needed to know about him.
May God give the Tuttle family strength to endure his passing .
My deepest condolences to his family .
Kind Regards,
John McCarthy
Mari Hockenberry says
Julie, Samantha, Aidan and Logan,
Our hearts are heavy and saddened by your loss but we praise God that Ryan’s suffering is over. May you be comforted knowing that he is restored and with his Savior. May our Lord’s presence be felt by your family as you grieve. May the Comforter give you rest and peace.
Lovingly, the Hockenberry Family
John McCarthy says
I didn’t really know Ryan Tuttle.
I do however, know the Tuttle family very well. They are everyday people. They work hard , they laugh , they’re loyal. In short, if you’re fortunate to call them friends, then you have struck gold.
Ryan Tuttle was the son of Pat and Fran and that is all one needed to know about him.
May God give the Tuttle family strength to endure his passing .
My deepest condolences to his family .
Kind Regards,
John McCarthy
Sheila Winders says
Prayers for all of you in this sad time.
Chris Melroy says
Ryan was always a hard worker, a listener, and had a great attitude. I’m sorry he was taken home at such an early age– there will be a lot for all to miss. God bless his family.
Mary Gene Sines says
I am so sorry to hear about Ryan. God be with all of you and my thoughts and prayers for you. Mary Gene Murphy Sikes
Regina Joiner says
The Tuttle boys and the Smith girls were always synonymous growing up! Ryan had a smile that could light up a room and an incredible energy. I wish I had the opportunity to know him as an adult but it sounds like he was blessed with a beautiful family and many great accomplishments. Prayers of peace for the Tuttle family, especially his wife and children.
Janice Sauers says
Bud and I are so sorry to hear of Ryan’s passing.
Such a wonderful and sweet young man.
Kelly Crouch says
Praying for you and the family during this difficult time.
Mary Rita Walsh says
Fran and family. I am so very sorry for your loss. My heart aches for you. Larry and I will be praying for you and the entire family.
Bobbie Stephens says
Thoughts and prayers to the Tuttle family. Sending love your way.
Frank and Bobbie Stephens
Kelly & Alex Hunt says
Prayers and deep peace for you and yours….
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Griffith Family says
Beautiful tribute of Ryan. His love of his Faith and Family is very evident. Sending theTuttle Family prayers of healing and peace.
Janet Stacy Newman says
Julie and family,
Some of my greatest moments of laughter at Mercer were because of your Ryan and his great ability to led us into a deeper community at RUF. As a young man he had the most welcoming and joyful spirit one could ever encounter and it was Christ in and through him. Although we were not in contact in our adult lives post Mercer none of what I read about his love for others, the church and his family comes as a surprise–the foundation of the man he became was already present when I met him over 20 years ago. May the joy of the Lord fill you and may the smiles he placed on the faces of so many be a reminder of this good and faithful servant of the Lord.
Karen Armstrong says
Julie I am so sorry to hear this. You and your family are in my prayers.
Christina Winters says
I am so heartbroken to hear of Ryan’s passing and will continue to pray for his beautiful family. Sending love to all of you, Christina Winters
The Huffmans says
It was a blessing to know Ryan. We are praying for all of you in this difficult time.
Angela F Braden says
May your faith in God keep you and your family during this very difficult time. When I think of Ryan, Peter 3:4 comes to me…
Gentle & Quiet spirit with a smile.
May God continue to bless your family.
Angela Braden
Response Media
Office Manager
Joel Hathaway says
I knew Ryan only from afar. He started worshiping at Intown Church shortly before I transferred to Westminster. So I lack the years of interaction that enable others to speak of boldly of his character, competencies, and commitments. Still I wipe away bitter tears as I write these few words.
I have looked for Ryan among those I have known, but shadows of time and long miles fade memory. To turn back is too little, for the road behind is longer than the journey ahead. Besides, life is not in the past. Reunion does not lie in cheerful recollection or the turning over of old resentment. Hope is before us all, or it is nowhere.
Strange, how a few gnarled trees in the valley can obscure the great mountain. Strange, how tears can darken the brightest sun. These are little hindrances. And in days or years, we will follow Ryan to places unimaginable.
Until then, consolation comes in my weakened cry, “Christ is Risen.” And I hear–either in my ears or my spirit–Ryan reply, “Yes, He does. Yes, He does indeed.”
Grace to you all.
Felice Robertson says
Fran, my very deepest sympathy to you and all Tuttle family on the loss of Ryan. Please know you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Patete says
Such godly stewardship lived out before us!
Tim and Rebecca McKeown says
Our hearts ach for Julie, the kids, and all close family and friends. But we are also rejoicing that he is now comfortable and rejoicing in paradise with His Lord Jesus. May God’s Comforter minister to each of us in our temporary separation as we look forward to the greatest reunion that is plannrd for those of us God calls His own!
Jamie says
I’m so sorry to hear of Mr. Ryan’s passing. Please accept my deepest sympathy. May you be comforted in knowing that our Heavenly Father cares for you. He will give you strength and courage to cope with your grief. (2 Corinthians 1:3, 4)
Lynn Sammons says
Fran and Pat,
My most sincere thoughts and prayers to you and your family for the loss of your son.
Lynn Brown Sammons