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Gary Lee Luttrell, better known as “Tuffy”, of Cookville, Texas, passed away on June 17, 2025 in Daingerfield, Texas. He was born on January 6, 1949, in Naples, Texas to Herman & Nancy Luttrell. He spent a 30 year career primarily as a Football Coach where he forever impacted the lives of many of the young men under his charge. He held high expectations while offering respect, discipline, and his own special tuff-love encouragement. Gary was an avid hunter whether it be deer or squirrel. He enjoyed fishing followed by a good fish fry. Gary enjoyed weekend trips to the golf course and was a legendary putter. During the summer he and Sandi enjoyed playing the courses on the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail. Spending time with his grandkids became one of his greatest joys.
He is survived by wife, Sandi Luttrell; daughter & son-in-law, Holly & Jay Tucker; son & daughterin- law, Jody & Hannah Luttrell; son & daughterin- law, Brian & Stacy Thomas; grandchildren, Eli & Maddie Thomas, Téa & Hunter Fair, Nicholas & Rebecca Garrett, Gracie Tucker; Miah & Finley Luttrell; great-grandchild, Mallie-Jay Fair; brother & sister-in-law, Terry & Danita Luttrell; brother & sister- in-law, Lanny & Lori Luttrell; numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents & a sister, JoAnn Adams A visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Bates-Cooper-Sloan Funeral Home with services to follow at 2:00 PM. Interment will be held at the Liberty Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Naples Church of Christ: Honduras Mission, P.O. Box 710 Naples, Texas 75568.
