Cecil Tuten

Cecil Tuten, 89, of Williston, passed away on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at Pruitt Health - Sea Level.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Williston Creek Cemetery, officiated by Rev. Rusty Willis and Rev. Bob Rose. Friends are welcome to attend the service.  In keeping with the CDC guidelines pertaining to the Coronavirus, those who are ill or at-risk (elderly, immune-compromised) are encouraged to stay home. Additionally, those who attend will be asked to bring and wear a protective mask. Help us honor the family while practicing safe measures. Friends are also encouraged to leave words of comfort to the family through the website.

(See link below for the Service Bulletin including the Order of Service.)

Cecil was born on November 14, 1931, in Morehead City, North Carolina, to the late Lawrence and Samantha Tuten. He honorably served in the United States Army and in his earlier years he worked in Civil Service as a fireman for the Cherry Point Fire & Emergency Services.

Cecil was blessed to live near the water where he spent many happy hours fishing, he especially enjoyed mullet season. Many in the community have benefitted from his great catches as he always was happy to share his bounty. Cecil loved to build boats which was a special skill that he perfected.

Meeting Cecil was a like meeting a long-lost friend, he never met a stranger and always made people feel at home. Cecil was a lifelong member of the Williston United Methodist Church. He was a valued member of the Crissy Wright Lodge #741 A.F. & A.M. where he enjoyed his fellow members.

He is survived by his son, Mark Tuten of Williston; sister, Genevieve Youraine of Newport; and several nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Tuten; sister, Freda McCabe; brother, Tommy Tuten; and grandson, Daniel Tuten.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in memory of Cecil, may be made to the North Carolina Masonic Foundation at 2921 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh, NC 27608.

Family and friends are welcome to submit online condolences at www.mundenfuneralhome.net

Arrangements by Munden Funeral Home & Crematory in Morehead City, NC.