Nelson “Bob” Robert Tuttle, Jr., 76, of Palm Harbor, Florida, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026. Bob was born on July 18, 1949, in Binghamton, New York, to Nelson Robert Tuttle, Sr., and June Jenks Tuttle, who predeceased him.
1954, Bob and his family relocated to Pinellas County, Florida. He graduated from Clearwater High School. From 1969 to 1971, Bob served in the United States Army as a Combat Medic, fighting in Vietnam in 1970 with the 14th Combat Engineer Battalion. Following his military service, he earned an Associate of Science degree from St. Petersburg Junior College. Bob worked as a Respiratory Therapist for 33 years.
Bob is survived by his wife of 52 years, Susan Greco Tuttle; his son, Jason Robert Tuttle (Maria) of Tarpon Springs, Florida; his daughter, Kristen Renee Hoff (Josh) of Tarpon Springs, Florida; and his cherished grandchildren, Kendall Noel Hoff, Joshua Jay Hoff, Jr., and Benjamin Thomas Tuttle. He also is survived by his brother, Richard Palmer of Coalmont, Tennessee, and his sister, Bonnie Keenan of Lake Panasoffkee, Florida.
Bob lived life fully and joyfully. For decades, he played Wednesday-night volleyball, forming friendships that lasted a lifetime. He also loved playing tennis-even in the Florida afternoon heat. Bob rarely missed his fun-filled Thursday breakfasts and Friday lunches with friends.
He and Susan shared a love of travel, especially enjoying trips with friends to Italy and Jamaica, two of his favorite destinations.
A celebration of Bob’s life will be held at Veterans Funeral Care, 830 North Belcher Road, Clearwater, Florida, on April 25, 2026, at 1:00 p.m.
