Terry Wayne Tuttle

TUTTLE KING Terry Wayne Tuttle, 75, passed away unexpectedly Sunday morning June 8, 2025, at Forsyth Medical Center. Terry was born on September 26, 1949, in Stokes County to Tommy Ray and Virginia Ola Coley Tuttle. He was the owner of Rural Hall Bowling Lanes for many years. Terry also enjoyed playing golf and tinkering with old cars. Terry strived to walk in his great late father’s footsteps to not only be competitive at an elite level, but to be an ambassador for the sport of bowling. In partnership with his parents and after his father’s death, he became sole owner/proprietor of Rural Hall Bowling Lanes, a family-owned business since the early 60s. He was previously owner/proprietor of other NC centers, including Blue Ridge Lanes [Jonesville, 1994-2011] and Henderson Lanes [Henderson, late 70s-early 80s]. He was highly competitive at the professional level (PBA) from an early age, and his first PBA regional finals landed him as a competitor against his father, a proud moment for his family. The father/son duo won the 1975 NC state doubles championship. He was one of the few competitors that has fired perfect 300 games both left and right-handed, as well as leveraged his ambidextrous talent in PBA tournaments. In April 2002, he was recognized for superior performance by being enshrined in the Central Piedmont Hall of Fame for his numerous accomplishments. In more recent years, he enjoyed bowling league with his Rural Hall Lanes family, senior events, and connecting/reconnecting with the many bowling friends he’s made far and wide throughout his career. He’s always considered his customers as friends and was always willing to help others improve their skills. He truly carried out the bowling legacy of his father and in turn, was proud that his son Justin will carry on their bowling legacy as well. Terry was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Ray Tuttle; and his paternal grandparents, William and Clemmie Tuttle. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Donna Malette Tuttle; mother, Virginia Coley Tuttle; son, Justin Tuttle; stepdaughter, Jennifer Cecile (Ronnie); 2 grandchildren, Evan Cecile and Luke Cecile; sister, Donna Tuttle (Tom Baker); and a nephew, Jonathan Olm. There will be an 11:00 am graveside service held on Friday, June 13, 2025, at First Baptist Church of Walnut Cove Cemetery on Brook Cove Road with Pastor Scott Vernon officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 12, 2025, from 6-8 pm at Burroughs Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Stokes County Special Olympics: 2200 Gateway Centre Blvd. Suite 201 Garner, NC 27517. Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is honored to be serving the Tuttle family.

Terry Wayne Tuttle

September 26, 1949 - June 8, 2025